Aya Hanova has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at EVOK Hotels Collection
Evok Collection announces the appointment of Aya Hanova as Chief Operating Officer. In her new role, she oversees all group operations, property performance, service‐excellence standards and development projects.
An international luxury‐hospitality executive, Aya Hanova brings over 18 years' experience gained within leading five‐star hotels across Europe and the Middle East. A graduate in hospitality management in Paris, she has held both operational and strategic leadership roles within some of the sector's most prestigious establishments: Rosewood Hôtel de Crillon, Four Seasons Hotel George V, Fou‐quet's Barrière, Le Royal Monceau - Raffles, and Burj Al Arab Jumeirah in Dubai.
Within the Airelles group in Saint‐Tropez, she played a key role in enhancing the guest experience and optimising the management of seasonal teams. More recently, she led the launch and opening of a new hotel brand, from product and standards development to team structuring and performance management.
Recognised for her decisive, results‐oriented leadership, Aya Hanova places particular emphasis on talent development, the transmission of expertise, and active team mentoring. Her expertise will be instrumental as the group enters a new phase of growth, including the forthcoming openings of Brach Roma (Q12027) and Nolinski Golfe de Saint‐Tropez (Q2 2027).
Aya Hanova is an alumnus of Luxury Hotelschool Paris – Class of 2009.