Wellness Leader Ni Made Yani Kartini Steps into Senior Role at ELE|NA

Thursday 11th of September 2025

ELE|NA, the wellness lifestyle brand that boasts of nature-inspired healing and transformative guest experiences, has proclaimed the advancement of Ni Made Yani Kartini to Assistant Vice President- Revenue Strategy and Project Management.

Yani joined ELE|NA in 2017 as the therapist, starting as Spa Manager after working many years with hands-on experience in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Palau. She has also earned senior leadership positions over the years, as Cluster Spa and Wellness Director, and currently plays a central role as ELE|NA prepares to open new sanctuaries in the Maldives and India.

Yani will be able to assume the role of overseeing revenue development, policy refinements and project planning in the expanding portfolio of the company in her new role. She will work on improvement of processes and operational efficiency, make sure that systems and strategies are aligned with the ELE|NA vision of excellence in guest experience.

Yani is known as a Wellness Personality of the Year nominee at the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025, his leadership has assured outcomes in financial expansion, staff growth, and visitor satisfaction.

Yani is a prime example of ELE|NA values, resilience and strategic thinking combined with a strong desire to wellness, said Heidi Grimwood, Senior Vice President of ELE|NA.

Her promotion highlights the vision of Wellness Your Way implemented by ELE|NA, which shows the mission to empower the guests and the team members with the help of authentic and sustainable wellness practices.