Villa Haven Announces Key Leadership Appointments

MALDIVES, 27 October 2024 - Villa Haven has announced key appointments to its leadership

team. The resort welcomes Ahmed Sinan as Director of Human Resources, Hamzath Abdulla as

Director of Food & Beverage, Parana Vithanage Nishantha as Director of Culinary, Mohamed

Hussain as Executive Housekeeper, and Shahid Ibrahim as Guest Service Manager.

These appointments coincide with Villa Resorts' entry into a new market with Villa Haven,

where the resort aims to establish ambitious standards in luxury hospitality. Each leader

contributes extensive experience and a collective commitment to providing exceptional service

and creating memorable experiences for all guests.

Ahmed Sinan, Director of Human Resources

Ahmed Sinan joins Villa Haven as Director of Human Resources, bringing valuable insight from

his previous roles at Villa Nautica and Six Senses Laamu. Sinan’s expertise in talent management

will play a crucial role in building a strong, motivated team that aligns with the resort’s high

standards for service.

Hamzath Abdulla, Director of Food & Beverage

Hamzath Abdulla steps in as Director of Food & Beverage after serving as Director at Raffles

Maldives. With over a decade of experience in luxury resorts such as One & Only, Anantara and

Four Seasons in New Hampshire, Hamzath is focused on enhancing the guest dining experience,

crafting menus, and leading a team that prioritizes customer satisfaction.

Parana Vithanage Nishantha, Director of Culinary

As Director of Culinary, Parana Vithanage Nishantha contributes over 40 years of culinary

expertise, including leading award-winning teams at Ritz Carlton, One & Only Reethi Rah and

Huvafen Fushi. Nishantha is dedicated to setting high culinary standards and delivering unique

dining experiences that celebrate local ingredients and flavors.

Mohamed Hussain, Executive Housekeeper

Mohamed Hussain brings 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality to his role as Executive

Housekeeper. His background at St. Regis Maldives and W Maldives has equipped him with a

keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining exemplary standards in housekeeping,

ensuring that all guest accommodations reflect the resort’s luxury brand.

Shahid Ibrahim, Guest Service Manager

Shahid Ibrahim, the new Guest Service Manager, has a strong history in enhancing guest

experiences, having worked at Fairmont Maldives and Viceroy Maldives. His extensive

background in customer service will help establish a welcoming environment for guests, ensuring

that every stay at Villa Haven is memorable.

Together, this leadership team is poised to drive Villa Haven's vision of excellence in luxury

hospitality, reflecting the high standards the resort aims to deliver in the marketplace. Set to open

later this November, Villa Haven will feature 73 stunning sea-facing villas and residences, each

with private pools, promising an intimate and secluded island experience. The resort will

showcase the natural beauty of the Maldivian landscape through sustainable materials and

indigenous craftsmanship, ensuring a distinctive experience for all guests.