Male’, Maldives, 04th July 2024 – One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives has proudly announced two significant additions to its executive team. Kanchana Perera has been appointed as the new Director of Finance, while Antonio Gracio steps in as the new Director of Sales, enhancing the resort’s leadership with their extensive experience and expertise.
Kanchana Perera: Director of Finance
Kanchana Perera, a seasoned hotelier from Sri Lanka, brings over 20 years of financial experience to the role. His impressive career in the Maldives includes key positions at renowned establishments such as Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, and Capella Hotels and Resorts. Kanchana holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Suffolk and has been instrumental in various high-profile finance roles throughout his career. His extensive knowledge and experience make him a valuable addition to the resort’s management team.
Antonio Gracio: Director of Sales
Antonio Gracio joins One&Only Reethi Rah as the new Director of Sales, bringing over a decade of luxury hospitality sales experience. His career began in 2009 in Algarve, Portugal, and he quickly rose through the ranks to become Associate Director of Sales at Jumeirah Port Soller in Mallorca, Spain. Antonio has led sales departments at several of Jumeirah’s flagship properties, including Jumeirah Zabeel Saray and Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Most recently, he served as Director of Sales for Madinat Jumeirah’s properties, including Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam, and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf.
Leadership Vision
Jan Tibaldi, General Manager of One&Only Reethi Rah, expressed his enthusiasm about the new appointments, stating, “I am thrilled to welcome Kanchana and Antonio to the One&Only family in the Maldives. With their proven commitment to delivering exceptional experiences, we are confident that they will significantly contribute to our tradition of excellence. We look forward to a future filled with success and exciting developments under their guidance.”
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