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Chris Ely has been promoted to General Manager at Jumeirah Dhevanafushi

Chris, a British national, joined Jumeirah in 2005 working in Sports & Leisure for various hotels and resorts in Dubai. In 2007, he was promoted to a Director’s role with Jumeirah’s Development team, working on several projects in Dubai. Then, in 2010, he was the first Jumeirah colleague to join the pre-opening team of Jumeirah Dhevanafushi as Director of Operations, overseeing Rooms, Food & Beverage, Spa, Engineering and Housekeeping.

Jeffrey F. Seward has been appointed as Cluster General Manager at Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa, Anantara Veli Resort & Spa and Naladhu Maldives properties

Jeffrey F. Seward has been appointed as Cluster General Manager of Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa, Anantara Veli Resort & Spa and Naladhu Maldives properties, all located in the Maldives’ South Male Atoll. Located around a private turquoise lagoon a mere 35 minutes by speedboat from the island nation’s international airport, the three award winning resorts are heavenly sanctuaries on secluded paradise islands, each with its own distinctive character.

Sven Cepon has been appointed as Executive Chef at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa

Born in Oberhausen of Germany, Sven began his career at home and served with a number of 5 star hotels in Cyprus and Switzerland for over 5 years before moving to the Maldives in 2008 as Executive Sous Chef for the W Retreat & Spa Maldives. After having served W Maldives for nearly 2 years, Sven joined Sheraton Maldives in 2010.

Alexandre Hulen has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Jumeirah Dhevanafushi and Jumeirah Vittaveli in the Maldives

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has announced a management appointment for its two upcoming properties in the Maldives: Jumeirah Dhevanafushi and Jumeirah Vittaveli, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2011. Jumeirah welcomes Alexandre Hulen, who has been appointed as director of sales & marketing for the Maldives. Mr. Hulen brings 12 years of international experience in the hospitality industry, having worked for prestigious hotel groups such as Concorde Hotels, The Eton Collection, Le Meridien and Anantara. Prior to joining Jumeirah, Alexandre was working for the prestigious Anantara Group, overseeing the Sales and Marketing activities of three luxury hotels in the Maldives.

Stephan Huemer has been named General Manager at Jumeirah Dhevanafushi and Jumeirah Vittaveli in the Maldives

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has announced a management appointment for its two upcoming properties in the Maldives: Jumeirah Dhevanafushi and Jumeirah Vittaveli, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2011. Stefan Huemer joins Jumeirah Group as area general manager for the Maldives, with a particular remit to lead the pre-opening team of Jumeirah's first two resorts in the Maldives. Mr. Huemer has over 20 years experience in the hospitality sector, having previously worked for international brands such as Radisson, Kempinski, Le Meridien and Mandarin Oriental. His career has included senior hotel positions in Austria, France, Singapore, Philippines and Germany. Most recently, Mr. Huemer was the general manager of Intercontinental Los Angeles Century City Hotel. In fact, Mr. Huemer is no stranger to the Maldives, having been the regional general manager and island chief for the Kuredu & Komandoo Island Resort & Spa for five years.