Vilamendhoo Management

As the General Manager, Zahir strategically leads all operations to ensure the resort continuously exceeds all expectations. Zahir first joined the Crown & Champa Resorts’ group in 1989 and has extensive experience in various departments within the hospitality industry. He is originally from the capital of Baa Atoll, Eydhafushi and his hobbies include football, swimming and fishing. Email: generalmanager@vilamendhoo.com

Daniel joined in 2018, with a comprehensive international background in the hospitality industry, dating back to the start of his career in 2004. As the Director of Operations, he assists the General Manager in managing the daily operations to increase guest satisfaction and employee productivity. Daniel’s hometown is Bern, Switzerland. His hobbies include diving, snorkelling, travelling and reading. Email: directorofoperations@vilamendhoo.com

Joined Crown and Champa in March 2019 as Sales and Marketing Manager for Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa. Ganna graduated with a Diploma in Management by the Sevastopol National University, Ukraine in 2009. She began her work experience as a sales representative for 3 years and later moved to hospitality as a receptionist in the biggest Ukrainian hotel group Reikartz. Soon she was promoted to front office manager and after successfully completed a course of hotel management got a position of the hotel manager. After 4 years of career with Reikartz Ganna moved to the Maldives and joined Central Reservations of Minor Hotel Group for next 3 years. In 2018 she moved to Nika Island Resort and Spa as Sales and Reservations Manager prior to joining Crown and Champa Resorts. In her leisure time, she is a certified diver. Her favourite sports activities are running, tennis and yoga. Email: salesandmktmgr3@crownandchamparesorts.com

Sadheem overseas the efficient management of guests’ arrival and departure experiences, including guest liaison while at the resort. He first joined the Crown & Champa Resorts’ group in 2006 and transferred to Vilamendhoo in 2014 as Reservations Supervisor. Sadheem holds a Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management from the Maldives National University and enjoys reading, travelling and snorkelling. Email: fomanager@vilamendhoo.com

Rilwan joined the Crown & Champa Resorts’ group in 2009 and transferred Vilamendhoo in 2016. He holds a diploma in hospitality management from the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies and efficiently manages all bookings made by guests on the various platforms. Rilwan was born and raised in H.dh. Nolhivaran and speaks fluent Hindi. Email: reservationsmanager@vilamendhoo.com

Mira joined in 2016 and ensures that guests and staff enjoy impeccably clean and comfortable accommodation and facilities in this tropical island environment. She started her career in 2003, in the United Kingdom and had consistently grown within the housekeeping department, which has led to her current role. Mira's hometown is Belgrade, Serbia and she enjoys travelling and scuba diving. Email: exechousekeeper@vilamendhoo.com

Siraj joined in 1998 and transferred to Vilamendhoo in 2016. He holds several qualifications, including a bachelor of honours in hospitality and tourism management from Taylor’s University in Malaysia. Siraj overseas the operational management of the department to ensure that guests enjoy varied dining experiences. His hometown is Mahibadhoo, the capital of Alif Dhaal Atoll and enjoys sports fishing. Email: fbmanager@vilamendhoo.com

Ravi joined the Crown & Champa Resorts’ group in 1997 and transferred to Vilamendhoo in 2011. He is responsible for all financial aspects of operations, including financial sustainability. Ravi is qualified by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in London and offers substantial experience in finance. Ravi’s hometown is Colombo, Sri Lanka, and he enjoys playing cricket. Email: financialcontroller@vilamendhoo.com

Adil organises and maintains the schedule of activities for guests to enjoy while on holiday. Email: seamanager@vilamendhoo.com

Zubair joined in 2007 as private dhoni supervisor and was promoted several times over the years to his current position, held since 2015. He ensures memorable experiences while enforcing guest’s safety on the resorts boat fleet, including transfers, excursions and scuba diving trips. Zubair was born and raised in Mahibadhoo, Maldives. He is an excellent musician and enjoys singing. Email: guesttransportmanager@vilamendhoo.com

Mohamed joined the Crown & Champa Resorts’ group in 1994 and transferred to Vilamendhoo in 2017. He holds a diploma in hospitality from the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies in Male’. He oversees staff recruitment and plays an integral role in development, training and welfare. Mohamed revels in the art of gardening. Email: hrmanager@vilamendhoo.com

Ajith joined in 2017, with over 20-years’ experience in purchasing and procurement. His primary role is to ensure that the resort maintains efficient and effective purchasing operations. He holds a diploma in pharmacy from the John Enoch College of Pharmacy in his birth country of India. Ajith speaks fluent English, Dhivehi, Tamil and Malayalam. Email: purchasingmgr@vilamendhoo.com

Niyaz joined in 2018 and holds a Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) Degree in Civil Engineering from the College of Military Engineering, India with experience in major projects. He ensures the optimal running of facilities such as the Power House and Fresh Water Plant. Niyaz is from Addu City and enjoys badminton and billiards. Email: engineer@vilamendhoo.com

As our Executive Chef, Josu is responsible for creating memorable culinary experiences during your stay. With his leadership skills, he oversees all kitchen operations to ensure that the food served is of the highest quality in terms of the taste, presentation and food safety. Chef Josu hails from Bilbao, Basque Country and he is a graduate of the Basque Culinary Academy with further studies in Hospitality Management with Cornell University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Gastronomy with ESHS - University of Zaragoza. Josu makes his home in London and Bilbao, enjoys dining out, playing golf and running, but most of all, he loves watching his beloved football team – Athletic Club Bilbao. He is fluent in Spanish, English, Italian and Portuguese.