Neil Gallagher is a hospitality executive with over two decades of experience leading complex, capital-intensive businesses across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. He currently serves as CEO of Soneva, one of the world’s most recognised names in ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality, leading a strategic transformation under KSL Capital Partners. HIs career spans CEO and CFO roles at IHG, Marriott, GLH Hotels, and GEMS Education — organisations with revenues exceeding $3bn and workforces of 5,000+. His work has centered on EBITDA growth, governance reform, and value creation in private equity-backed environments. At Soneva, his focus is on long-term brand positioning, operational resilience, and direct channel growth while preserving the group’s founding commitment to sustainability and exceptional guest experience.