Francis X Acunzo

Francis X Acunzo has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Francis X is currently serving as the President & Chief Medspa Officer at Princeton Medspa Partners since April 2019. In June 2020, they became the Owner of Acara Aesthetics.

Francis X Acunzo is the Founder & CEO of Acara Partners, a business consulting agency in the aesthetic medical, health and wellness, and beauty industries. Francis X has been leading this agency since August 2003.

Prior to that, they founded Sage Management & Development Group, a spa company, and served as its CEO from January 1997 to August 2003. Francis X secured $30M in capital for a consolidation project during their tenure.

Francis X Acunzo also founded Candela Medical Spas and served as its CEO from January 1996 to July 1997. Francis X sold Spa Management, Inc./Le Pli to Candela Corporation and secured $8M in internal funding for the creation of the first Medspas in the country.

Before their involvement in the Medspa industry, Francis X Acunzo was the CEO of Le Pli/Spa Management, Inc, a leading establishment for personal care services in the Boston marketplace, from January 1989 to January 1996.

Francis X has also worked as the Vice President of Business Development at CuryCo, Inc, overseeing resort and spa management, and as the General Manager/Vice President of Business Development at Cal-a-Vie, a destination spa.

Other roles in their work history include General Manager of Norwich Inn, where they implemented development plans, and General Manager of Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club, managing various hospitality facilities.

Throughout their career, Francis X Acunzo has demonstrated a strong track record in business development, management, and consulting, particularly in the spa and Medspa industries.

Francis X Acunzo attended Providence College from 1977 to 1981 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management. In 2021, Acunzo completed a certificate program in Executive Leadership at Cornell University.