Brett Castleman

Maldives-based lifestyle resort Kandima Maldives  will be managed by Brett Castleman, who brings with him more than twenty years of international hotel management experience.

Born and educated in South Africa, Brett boasts a distinguished hospitality career in 4 and 5-star properties across Africa, the Indian Ocean and the Caribbean. He completed his Degree in Hotel Management at the Durban Hotel School in 1990, before starting his hospitality career in Richards Bay, South Africa. In 2015 Brett also successfully completed the Harvard ManageMentor (HMM) course.

Having enjoyed many adventures around the world, including surviving Hurricane Ivan in 2004 while working in the Caribbean, Brett says he is "excited to be part of Kandima Maldives, and relish this wonderful opportunity to exceed guests expectations whilst ensuring that the resort runs at a high level of efficiency and profitability. I will also be focusing on Krew welfare and ensuring that they are happy in their working and personal living environment. It is the software that matters!"

Brett's hobbies include surfing, kite surfing, SUP boarding, fitness and playing tennis.