André Kretschmann has been appointed as General Manager at RAH GILI MALDIVES
RAH GILI MALDIVES, the first island within the SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS collection, has appointed André Kretschmann as General Manager, bringing more than three decades of international luxury hospitality experience to the island.
A seasoned hotelier with a career spanning Europe, Asia and the Indian Ocean, André has led some of the world's most recognised luxury resorts and has extensive experience in the Maldives. His career includes senior leadership roles with GHM Hotels & Resorts, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts and LVMH Hotel Management, where he served as Director for Hotel Openings and Area General Manager for Maison Cheval Blanc. Among his most significant Maldives assignments was the development and opening of Cheval Blanc Randheli, where André oversaw both pre-opening and post-opening operations for LVMH Hotel Management. He later served as General Manager of The Chedi Kuda Villingili, leading the resort through its pre- and post-opening stages. More recently, he has advised hospitality companies on the planning and development of luxury resorts and residences, with a particular focus on the Maldives.
At RAH GILI, André will lead the island's operations as General Manager, while embracing the spirit of the Bodu Edhuru — Head of the Edhurun: a role rooted in mentorship, presence and the way people are brought together. This reflects the SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS philosophy that leadership extends beyond operations to shaping a strong, connected island community.
André's career has been shaped by both established luxury hotels and landmark openings. Prior to his Maldives appointments, he held General Manager positions at The Legian Bali, The Chedi Muscat, The Chedi Phuket and Shangri-La's Boracay Resort & Spa, among others. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality.
André will lead the team, overseeing the full operation of RAH GILI and working across every aspect of the guest experience, from service and hospitality to dining, wellbeing, experiences and the day-to-day rhythm of island life. His role will be to bring the island's people, places and possibilities together in a way that feels seamless, personal and true to the spirit of RAH GILI.