Pete Ellis

Pete Ellis is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Spafinder Wellness/Wellness365. Here are some key points about him:

• Background: Pete Ellis has a long career in the tech and wellness industries. He is known for founding the first automotive buying and research website, Autobytel.com, which revolutionized the automotive industry. He took Autobytel public in 1999 and then transitioned into the spa and wellness industry.124

• Spafinder: In 2000, the Ellis Family Trust became the majority shareholder of Spafinder, and in 2001, Pete Ellis became the chairman and CEO of Spafinder. Under his leadership, Spafinder has grown into the world’s largest spa and wellness marketing, media, and gifting channel, connecting over 20,000 spas, yoga, Pilates, and fitness studios with millions of wellness enthusiasts.124

• WellTech: Pete Ellis also launched WellTech, a wellness-focused incubator designed to support and develop new technology companies in the health and wellness sector. WellTech provides minimum investments of $50,000, office space, mentoring, and marketing support to selected firms.3

• Industry Contributions: Pete Ellis has been actively involved in the spa industry for over 15 years and has been a driving force in its technological advancements. He is also the founder and chairman emeritus of the Global Wellness Summit and co-founder of the Global Wellness Institute.12