Our Founders

Antonio Gonzalez, a visionary and highly accomplished hospitality entrepreneur, leads SHG as its Chairman & Group CEO.

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

A co-founder of SHG, Ahmad Hafez brings extensive expertise to his role as Vice Chairman.

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 & Managing Partner

“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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    Paul Evans

    Co-Founder & CEO Solutions Group

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    Malcolm Wood

    Group CEO - Maximal Concepts

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    Freek Teusink

    Co-Founder & Managing Partner - Solutions Group

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    Matt Reid

    Director - Maximal Concepts

  • Chris Spiliopoulos

    Managing Director - Investment & Strategy

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    Dany Mourad

    Chief Financial Officer

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    Rania Roufael

    Chief People Officer

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    Jaime Buxó

    CEO – Sunset Hotels and Resorts

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    Lorenzo Marras

    President - Dining

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    Guillaume Ferraz

    Vice President - Daylife

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    Marc Maroun

    Vice President - Nightlife

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    James O. Burton

    Vice President – Asia

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    Baris Molvali

    Vice President - Europe, Turkey and North Africa

  • Remi Bachelier

    VP Finance - Sunset Hotels & Resorts

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    Pallava Goenka

    COO - Maximal Concepts

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    Iris Sijmons

    VP People & Culture - Europe,

    Turkey & North Africa

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    Maude El Khoury

    General Counsel

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    Iliana Orietta

    Global Brand & Corporate Director

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    Sara Stosic

    Senior Marketing Director - Europe, Turkey & North Africa

  • Charlotte Bellot

    Director of Marketing – Daylife Division

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    Eisha Mehra

    Group Director of Sales

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    Christophe Hobeika

    Executive Director - Sunset Hotels & Resorts

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    Milos Zekovic

    Senior Director of Operations - Lifestyle

  • Kyung Soo Moon

    Group Culinary Director - Asian Concepts

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    Carmen Bardají

    Business Development Director

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    Gilbert Khalil

    Director of Design & Technical Services

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    Dean Stuart Jarvis

    Director of Operations – Daylife Division

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    Scott Messiah

    Director of Operations – Daylife Division

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    Stefano Lanzoni

    Director of Operations - Casual Dining

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    Eric Ballard

    Director of Operations – Daylife Division