Nicolas Ronco is a globally recognized entrepreneur and consultant with over 25 years of leadership experience at the intersection of wellness, hospitality, technology, and media. Best known as the founder of YeloSpa, Nicolas revolutionized urban wellness with his pioneering approach that combined reflexology, sleep therapy, and experiential design. Under his leadership, YeloSpa grew into an international benchmark with locations in New York, São Paulo, and San Juan, and was prominently featured in The New York Times, Vogue, CNN,and CNBC.

Before YeloSpa, Nicolas held leadership roles at major global companies including Time Warner, Trader Classified Media, and MakeMusic Inc., where he led initiatives ranging from IPOs and e-commerce strategy to product innovation and marketing for millions of users. His unique professional journey integrates creative entrepreneurship with the operational discipline of the corporate world.

Today, Nicolas serves as a trusted consultant and advisor to forward-thinking brands in wellness, hospitality, and technology. As Vice Chair of the Immersion Initiative at the Global Wellness Institute and an Ambassador for Global Wellness Day, he continues to shape the future of wellness as both an industry leader and passionate advocate for meaningful, human-first experiences.

A strategic visionary, Nicolas blends deep operational insight with a global perspective shaped by professional experiences across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. His methodology integrates Eastern wellness philosophies with Western business practices, offering clients a unique and impactful approach to building sustainable and human centered ventures.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Wellness & Hospitality Business Development

• Brand Strategy & Experience Innovation

• International Expansion & Licensing

• SaaS & Digital Marketplace Growth

• Strategic Consulting & Operational Design

• Corporate Transformation & Subscription Models

• Cross-Cultural Leadership

• Media, PR & Thought Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Strategic Consultant 6 Advisor

Independent | Global | Present

• Advises wellness entrepreneurs, investors, and organizations on creating high-impact, sustainable ventures.

• Provides insight on branding, operational frameworks, revenue models, and international scaling.

• Special focus on human-centered design and business models that prioritize social and emotional wellbeing.

Group Of Humans

Strategic Partner | 2020 – 2022

• Partnered with global creative leaders to deliver strategic initiatives for clients such as Intel, Airbnb, and Uber.

• Focused on wellness and brand storytelling to drive innovation and emotional engagement.

WellPlaece.com

Chief Revenue Officer & Chief Operating Officer | 2019 – 2021

• Led go-to-market strategy and operational scale-up for a B2B SaaS-enabled marketplace for wellness professionals.

• Developed infrastructure, product roadmap, and growth models for marketplace adoption.

YeloSpa – New York City

Founder & CEO | 2007 – 2019

• Created and scaled a groundbreaking wellness brand centered on sleep therapy, reflexology, and modern design.

• Licensed brand internationally and established flagship locations in the U.S., Latin America, and Asia.

• Featured across leading global media as a pioneer in the modern wellness movement.

MakeMusic Inc. – New York, NY

Senior Vice President, Product Strategy & Marketing

• Led transition of legacy software product to a subscription-based model, driving double-digit revenue growth.

Trader Classified Media – Paris & Global

Global Director, E-Commerce & Online Strategy

• Oversaw online strategy in 18 countries; instrumental in dual IPO on NASDAQ and Paris Stock Exchange.

Time Warner – New York, NY

Marketing Director

• Managed product lines with $85M+ in revenue; led direct marketing campaigns to a customer base of 120 million.

EDUCATION

MBA, International Business

Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College (CUNY), New York

• Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society Inductee

B.S. in Management

Université Paris-Dauphine, Paris, France

LANGUAGES

• English – Fluent

• French – Fluent

• Italian – Fluent

• Arabic – Conversational

• Portuguese – Conversational

INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP

• Vice Chair, Immersion Initiative, Global Wellness Institute

• Ambassador, Global Wellness Day

• Member, New York Spa Alliance

• Member, International Spa Association (ISPA)