Josephine Leung
HKIA Licensed Architect, LEED AP
Director, Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness
Josephine Leung is the Director of the Horwath HTL Health and Wellness practice, where she is responsible for leading an integrated firm specialising in feasibility and business planning, wellness resort development, ownership, and management.
Bio
Josephine Leung is Director of Horwath HTL Health and Wellness, a global leader in wellness destination consulting. A HKIA licensed architect and LEED Accredited Professional, she brings over 20 years of international experience in architecture, urban design, and project management, specializing in wellness-focused developments.
Since the inception of the Health and Wellness division, Josephine has led multidisciplinary teams through every stage of project development from site selection and market research and feasibility studies through to concept creation and implementation strategy. Her expertise spans spa and wellness strategy, design briefs, spatial planning, and directing architecture, landscape, and interiors – all grounded in sustainable and culturally sensitive design principles.
Prior to joining Horwath HTL, Josephine served as Vice President and Director of Design at HOK International, where she led award-winning urban and mixed-use projects, earning distinctions such as Best Urban Design Firm of the Year and the AIA Sustainable Urban Design Award. She later became Head of Design for Octave Living, a US$380 million wellness community near Shanghai, and was the lead architect for the reconceptualization of the Mandarin Oriental Landmark Hong Kong.
With a holistic, design-driven approach, Josephine is known for creating environments that transform lives and elevate human wellbeing and experience. Her leadership combines strategic vision, a deep understanding of how environments influence behaviours and ability to deliver authentic, impactful wellness destinations worldwide – earning the trust of clients, partners and teams alike.
Experience
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Research, Design and Development for Bulgari Spas within Hotels
Multiple Locations
Hospitality
Masterplan, Market Feasibility, Concept and Advisory Services
Saudi Arabia
Hospitality
Market Research and Feasibility, Concept and Overarching Wellness Strategy
Multiple Cities , Saudi Arabia
Hospitality
Market Research & Financial Feasibility Study for a Wellness Resort
Koh Samui, Thailand
Hospitality
Pre-opening Services for a Wellness Resort Development in Fiuggi
Fiuggi, Italy
Hospitality
Market Research and Financial Feasibility / Concept Development for Wellness Center
Ifrane, Morocco
Hospitality
Market Research & Financial Feasibility Study for a wellness hotel
Ayia Napa, Cyprus
Hospitality
Market & Feasibility Study for a Beauty Clinic Brand implementation
Bangkok, Thailand
Hospitality