Norwegian-born Marianne Olavesen has been a product designer, trainer and consultant to the international health, wellbeing and beauty Industry for 18 years. Marianne has spent 12 Years in Business Management and was also one of the finalists in Cosmopolitan’s 1998 'Women of Achievement' award for her achievements in Health & Wellbeing, including the development of state-of-the-art therapy treatment systems.

Marianne has a passion for Spa development and alternative therapies, and has traveled the world being involved in the development of international Spas. Marianne was responsible for the design and launch of the Spa at Oslo's Grand Hotel, and has realized her vision with the creation of the Olavesen Spa and Olavesen Institutt concepts, which is flagships for the company’s long-term goals, excellent technical standards and exciting design.

Marianne is responsible for Olavesen’s products & develoment and all elements of design within the Olavesen brand.