Aman Group announces leadership changes

May 09, 2014 | 10:26

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Aman Group, the holding company of the international luxury resort collection Amanresorts, last week announced its visionary founder, Adrian Zecha, had decided to step down from his position as chairman and CEO.

Amanoi resort in Ninh Hai

Johan Eliasch, a global business leader with extensive brand-building expertise, has been appointed chairman of the Aman Group and Vladislav Doronin, a world-class developer of high- end residential and commercial properties and a leading investor, has been appointed CEO.

“We are grateful for Adrian Zecha’s outstanding achievements and we are committed to extending his legacy to build on Amanresorts’ foundation as a luxury global resort brand,” said Johan Eliasch. “As someone who is very familiar with the distinctive Aman experience, I am excited to take on this role as chairman.”

The group’s new CEO, Vladislav Doronin said, “The Aman Group’s philosophy is to immerse guests in a unique and personal experience. As lead investor and CEO, I am dedicated to ensuring that the organization has the necessary resources to sustain and enhance its position as an industry pioneer. The future holds great promise for this iconic brand.”

Founded in 1988, Aman Group operates 26 luxury resort properties under the Aman brand in 18 countries. Each of its one-of-a-kind properties features locally-sourced materials, reflecting the resort’s natural surroundings and the traditions of local cultures in Thailand, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, France, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, Montenegro, Morocco, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Turks & Caicos Islands, the US and Vietnam.

In Vietnam, Aman Group launched a top-grade Amanoi resort in Ninh Hai district in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan in October 2013.

By By Mai Thuy

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