Avani+ Fares Maldives appoints Magdalena Martorell as General Manager
Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort has appointed Magdalena Martorell as General Manager, bringing more than two decades of international hospitality experience across Europe and Asia to the Baa Atoll resort. Originally from Spain, Martorell has built much of her career around resort operations and leadership, spending more than a decade working in Asia and developing experience […]
Sirru Fen Fushi promotes Muaz Abdulla to Resort Manager
Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort has promoted Muaz Abdulla to Resort Manager, effective 10 September 2026. Muaz steps into the expanded role following more than two years as the resort’s Director of Human Resources, during which he played an important role in supporting Sirru Fen Fushi through a period of rebranding, restructuring and […]
Soneva appoints Pieter Van Der Hoeven as General Manager of Soneva Fushi
Soneva has appointed Pieter Van Der Hoeven as General Manager of Soneva Fushi, placing an international hospitality executive with experience across Asia and the Indian Ocean at the helm of the resort where the Soneva brand began more than three decades ago. Announcing the appointment, Soneva said Van Der Hoeven brings decades of experience leading […]
Gili Lankanfushi appoints Hussain Adam as Assistant Front Office Manager
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives has appointed Hussain Adam as Assistant Front Office Manager, strengthening the resort’s Front Office leadership team. Hussain joins the resort with experience in the hospitality industry and a background in guest relations and front office operations. In his new role, he will support the Front Office team in overseeing the guest journey […]
Gili Lankanfushi appoints Abraham Solanoy Ada as Head Chef of Japanese specialty restaurant
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives has appointed Abraham Solanoy Ada as Head Chef of its Japanese Specialty Restaurant, marking his return to the resort following nine years with its culinary team earlier in his career. Chef Abraham previously worked at Gili Lankanfushi between 2013 and 2023, progressing from Chef de Partie to Chef de Cuisine during his […]
Gili Lankanfushi promotes Ahmed Majid to Director of Engineering
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives has promoted Ahmed Majid to Director of Engineering, marking the latest step in a career at the resort spanning more than 15 years. Majid joined Gili Lankanfushi in October 2010 as Chief Engineer and has since been involved in a range of engineering projects and initiatives supporting the resort’s operations, sustainability objectives […]
Gili Lankanfushi promotes Ahmed Visam, Brille Ann Reyes within Human Resources
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives has announced two internal appointments within its Human Resources team, naming Ahmed Visam as Assistant Human Resources Manager and promoting Brille Ann Reyes to Human Resources Supervisor. Visam joined Gili Lankanfushi in August 2022 as Assistant Front Office Manager. During his time in the Front Office team, the resort said he developed […]
RAH GILI MALDIVES appoints André Kretschmann as General Manager
RAH GILI MALDIVES, the first island within the SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS collection, has appointed André Kretschmann, as General Manager, bringing more than three decades of international luxury hospitality experience to the island. A seasoned hotelier with a career spanning Europe, Asia and the Indian Ocean, André has led some of the world’s most […]
ananea Madivaru Maldives appoints Pierre Leif Edlund as General Manager
ananea Madivaru Maldives has appointed Pierre Leif Edlund as General Manager, marking his return to the Maldives after two years in Bangkok and the continuation of a hospitality career that has included senior leadership roles at several resorts across the country. Edlund took up the position in July 2026, returning to the Maldives for what […]
MIC Group promotes Ahmed Shifan to Group Director of Procurement
Maldives Inflight Catering Group has announced the promotion of Ahmed Shifan from Corporate Head of Procurement to Group Director of Procurement. Shifan joined MIC Group in December 2025 as Corporate Head of Procurement, bringing more than 20 years of experience within the Maldivian hospitality industry. Since joining the Group, he has provided strategic leadership across […]
Atmosphere Core appoints Mohamed Mansour as General Manager of OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi and OBLU SELECT Lobigili
Atmosphere Core has announced the appointment of Mohamed Mansour as General Manager of OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi and OBLU SELECT Lobigili, strengthening the leadership of two distinctive island resorts within the COLOURS OF OBLU portfolio. With more than 21 years of extensive experience in the hospitality industry, Mansour brings a wealth of operational expertise, strong leadership […]
MIC Group promotes Mohamed Nisham to Chief Financial Officer
Maldives Inflight Catering (MIC) Group has announced the promotion of Mohamed Nisham from Chief Financial Controller to Chief Financial Officer. Nisham joined MIC Group as Chief Financial Controller in February 2025, bringing extensive experience in financial leadership within the Maldivian hospitality industry. Since joining the Group, he has played an important role in strengthening financial […]
