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Chris Whitehouse has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Soneva Group Dubai

Soneva Group, a leader in ultra luxury hospitality, has announced the appointment of three senior executives to its leadership team. Joanna Flint has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer, Chris Whitehouse as Chief Financial Officer and Abhishek Sharma has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer effective September 2025.

Soneva
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Chris Whitehouse

Chris Whitehouse joins as Chief Financial Officer with deep experience in financial strategy, risk, corporate financing, and asset management, gained from The Dot Group, Candy & Candy, and CPC; renowned names in luxury real estate development and large-scale student accommodation. He will be pivotal in strengthening Soneva's financial foundations and supporting its sustainable expansion.

Finance Middle East United Arab Emirates Dubai
Soneva
Hotel Brand

The Soneva Group is a world leading sustainable luxury resort operator which owns and manages Soneva Fushi in the Maldives and Soneva Kiri in Thailand. Soneva in Aqua, a new yacht experience, will be launched in the Maldives in 2014. With prices ranging from $3-$15m, Soneva Private Residences was launched in 2007 to promote a limited number of private residences for sale at both resorts.

Soneva Group
Hotel GroupBrand Owner

Soneva is a world leading, award-winning sustainable luxury resort operator that owns and manages Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani in the Maldives, Soneva Kiri in Thailand and Soneva in Aqua, an ultra-luxurious yacht that sails from Soneva Fushi. A pioneering family of hospitality properties and products, offering holistic encounters in luxurious and inspiring environments and outstanding natural locations, Soneva combines luxury with a...