Our Founders
Antonio Gonzalez
Antonio Gonzalez, a visionary and highly accomplished hospitality entrepreneur, leads SHG as its Chairman & Group CEO. With a wealth of international experience, Antonio has an exceptional understanding of lifestyle hospitality and the global markets. His relentless dedication has fueled the creation and expansion of SHG's impressive portfolio of brands across the world. Antonio plays a pivotal role in mapping out and executing strategic plans that fortify SHG's position as a leading international hospitality group.
Chairman & Group CEO
“Today, people have moved away from collecting “things” in favor of collecting experiences.”
Antonio Gonzalez
Nazih Hafez
A co-founder of SHG, Ahmad Hafez brings extensive expertise to his role as Vice Chairman. With more than 25 years of hospitality experience, he has a deep understanding of the industry operations and trends across the world. Ahmad is a dynamic leader who inspires and motivates the team to pursue their goals and achieve their potential. He is committed to the growth of the group's portfolio actively participating in multiple strategic initiatives across global destinations.
Vice Chairman
“For us, team is very important. It’s about who we are today but also what we can be in the future.”
Nazih Hafez
Meet the Executive Team
Introducing the outstanding executive team at Sunset Hospitality Group. Their passion and expertise drive our organization to new heights of success. Our leadership brings industry knowledge and a shared commitment to excellence, with a strategic vision and a focus on innovation.
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Baris Molvali
Vice President - Europe, Turkey and North Africa
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Carmen Bardají
Business Development Director
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Christophe Hobeika
Executive Director - Sunset Hotels & Resorts
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Chris Spiliopoulos
Managing Director - Investment & Strategy
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Dany Mourad
Chief Financial Officer
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Eisha Mehra
Group Director of Sales
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Freek Teusink
Co-Founder & Managing Partner - Solutions Group
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Gilbert Khalil
Director of Design & Technical Services
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Guillaume Ferraz
Vice President - Daylife
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Herman Torres
Director of Operations - Social Gaming
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Iliana Orietta
Global Brand & Corporate Director
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Jaime Buxó
CEO – Sunset Hotels and Resorts
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James O. Burton
Vice President – Asia
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Kyung Soo Moon
Group Culinary Director - Asian Concepts
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Lorenzo Marras
President - Dining
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Malcolm Wood
Group CEO - Maximal Concepts
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Matt Reid
Director - Maximal Concepts
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Marc Maroun
Vice President - Nightlife
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Mark Watts
Managing Director - Members Club
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Maude El Khoury
General Counsel
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Milos Zekovic
Senior Director of Operations - Lifestyle
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Nigora Rapilbekova
Sustainability & Safety Director
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Pallava Goenka
COO - Maximal Concepts
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Paul Evans
Co-Founder & CEO Solutions Group
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Philipp Knuepfer
COO - Sunset Hotels & Resorts
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Rania Roufael
Chief People Officer
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Sara Stosic
Senior Director of Marketing - Dining
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Xuan Mu
Managing Director - Maximal Concepts

