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.

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

Founded in 1995, Soneva operates three award-winning resorts in the Maldives: Soneva Fushi,
Soneva Jani and Soneva Secret. The pioneer of Barefoot, and now Bare Luxury, Soneva is known
for placing environmental stewardship and genuine human experience above convention. Soneva
is widely recognised as one of the world’s most sustainable luxury resort brands.

Founded in 1995, Soneva operates three award-winning resorts in the Maldives: Soneva Fushi,
Soneva Jani and Soneva Secret. The pioneer of Barefoot, and now Bare Luxury, Soneva is known
for placing environmental stewardship and genuine human experience above convention. Soneva
is widely recognised as one of the world’s most sustainable luxury resort brands.