Crown & Champa Resorts appoints Vijaya Kumar as Group Director of Finance
Crown & Champa Resorts (CCR), one of the leading hospitality groups in the Maldives, has announced the appointment of Vijaya Kumar as the Group Director of Finance. A Certified Management Accountant (Australia) with over three decades of diverse industry experience, Vijaya brings a wealth of expertise in financial management, auditing, and strategic planning to the […]
Naseer joins Hulhule Island Hotel as Executive Sous Chef; Aneel as Madifushi Private Island’s Asst Transport Manager
Hulhule Island Hotel (HIH) and Madifushi Private Island have announced the appointments of two exceptional professionals to their growing teams, further strengthening the group’s commitment to outstanding hospitality experiences and operational expertise. Ismail Naseer joins Hulhule Island Hotel as Executive Sous Chef. Chef Ismail brings with him a wealth of culinary expertise, having steadily risen […]
Atmosphere Core promotes Ashwin Handa as Chief Operating Officer, South Asia
Atmosphere Core, a dynamic hospitality company, has announced the promotion of Ashwin Handa to Chief Operating Officer, South Asia. This strategic elevation comes at a pivotal moment, as the company accelerates its growth trajectory across South Asia and beyond while reinforcing its internal culture and brand identity. This significant promotion is the first of a […]
JEN Maldives, Malé by Shangri-La appoints Juan Carlos Diago as General Manager
JEN Maldives, Malé by Shangri-La has announced the appointment of Juan Carlos Diago as General Manager, effective 23rd March 2025. Juan Carlos brings over 40 years of distinguished leadership experience across two continents, covering 9 resorts and 12 city hotels. A passionate, energetic, and world-class hotelier, Juan Carlos has an exceptional track record in elevating […]
Crown & Champa Resorts appoints Nalinee Narayanan as Group Director of Human Resources
Crown & Champa Resorts (CCR) has appointed Nalinee Narayanan as the Group Director of Human Resources, bringing with her over two decades of extensive HR leadership experience spanning luxury hospitality brands across Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, and the Middle East. Nalinee’s journey is one of passion, purpose, and proven performance. Her story began in operational roles, […]
Banyan Group appoints B.R Senaratne as Area Director of Finance for Maldives
Banyan Group has recently appointed B.R Senaratne as Area Director of Finance for Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, Dhawa Ihuru and Angsana Velavaru, effective from March 2025. With over 20 years of service, Senaratne began his journey in 2001 as Chief Accountant at Dhawa Ihuru. He has since held key financial roles across the Maldives, most recently […]
Dusit Hotels & Resorts appoints Ahmed ElShishiny as Cluster Director, Marketing for Maldives
Dusit Hotels & Resorts in the Maldives has announced the appointment of Ahmed ElShishiny as the new Cluster Director, Marketing, overseeing all marketing efforts for Dusit Thani Maldives and the soon-to-launch dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives. With more than seven years of experience in luxury hospitality marketing across the Middle East and the Indian Ocean, Ahmed brings […]
Crown & Champa Resorts appoints Akira Shiota as General Manager of Kudadoo, Hurawalhi Maldives
Crown & Champa Resorts has announced the appointment of Akira Shiota as the new General Manager of Kudadoo Maldives Private Island and Hurawalhi Island Resort. With an illustrious career spanning over 28 years in the luxury hospitality industry, Shiota brings a wealth of international experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to service excellence that aligns […]
Jumeirah Olhahali Island appoints Surath Wickremasinghe as new Director of Food & Beverage
Jumeirah Olhahali Island has announced the appointment of Surath Wickremasinghe as the new Director of Food & Beverage. Bringing with him over 16 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Wickremasinghe joins the all-villa resort after holding prominent roles with renowned international brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Fairmont, Mövenpick, and Shangri-La. Throughout his career, he has […]
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives appoints Justin Swart as General Manager
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives has appointed Justin Swart as General Manager, effective April 3, 2025. With close to 20 years of luxury hospitality experience across South Africa, Thailand, and the Maldives, Swart brings a forward-thinking vision and people-driven leadership style to the award-winning resort. Originally from Worcester in South Africa’s Western Cape province, Swart was […]
SO/ Maldives appoints Chef Nyoman as Director of Culinary
SO/ Maldives has announced the appointment of Chef Nyoman as its Director of Culinary, further enhancing the resort’s reputation for innovative and refined dining experiences. A trailblazer in the culinary world, Chef Nyoman brings a wealth of experience, a passion for excellence, and a distinctive flair that perfectly aligns with the SO/ Maldives ethos of […]
Angsana Velavaru promotes Ali Shareef as Materials Manager
Ali Shareef has been promoted to the role of Materials Manager at Angsana Velavaru. With over 17 years of experience at the resort, Ali’s journey is a testament to dedication, adaptability, and a passion for operational excellence. Ali’s career began as a Storekeeper and gradually expanded into more pivotal roles, including Purchasing Coordinator and Purchasing […]
