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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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
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Jaime Buxó
CEO – Sunset Hotels and Resorts
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Dany Mourad
Chief Financial Officer
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Rania Roufael
Chief People Officer
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Chris Spiliopoulos
Managing Director - Investment & Strategy
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Lorenzo Marras
President - Dining
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Maude El Khoury
General Counsel
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Guillaume Ferraz
Vice President - Daylife
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Marc Maroun
Vice President - Nightlife
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Baris Molvali
Vice President - Europe, Turkey and North Africa
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James O. Burton
Vice President – Asia
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Mark Watts
Managing Director - Members Club
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Carmen Bardají
Business Development Director
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Christophe Hobeika
Executive Director - Sunset Hotels & Resorts
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Gilbert Khalil
Director of Design & Technical Services
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Stefano Lanzoni
Director of Operations - Casual Dining
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Iliana Orietta
Global Brand & Corporate Director
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Philipp Knuepfer
COO - Sunset Hotels & Resorts
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Iris Sijmons
VP People & Culture - Europe,
Turkey & North Africa
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Kyung Soo Moon
Group Culinary Director - Asian Concepts
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Pallava Goenka
COO - Maximal Concepts
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Milos Zekovic
Senior Director of Operations - Lifestyle
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Eisha Mehra
Group Director of Sales
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Remi Bachelier
VP Finance - Sunset Hotels & Resorts
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Sara Stosic
Senior Marketing Director - Europe, Turkey & North Africa

