Shanawaz Basheer has joined ENVI Lodges as Director of Operations
Shanawaz Basheer joins as the Director of Operations, a seasoned hotelier with more than 20 years of international experience in luxury hospitality, lodge operations, and pre-opening projects across Africa and Asia. Shanawaz has held senior operational and general management roles at distinguished safari lodges and hotels including AMAN, and most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of Wildplaces Africa – The Uganda Safari Company. He has built a strong track record in delivering operational excellence across remote, ecologically sensitive destinations across Ghana, India, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, while developing high-performing teams that deliver a balance of exceptional guest experiences and responsible tourism.
At ENVI Lodges, Shanawaz will oversee the brand’s operations across its growing portfolio, applying his expertise in luxury lodge management and passion for sustainable tourism to ensure every property delivers on the brand’s promise of immersive, responsible hospitality and giving back to local communities.