Appointments at Maldives resorts this week.
Resort: The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo
Position: Executive Chef
Appointee: Jorge Colazo
What They Said: Jorge Colazo brings almost two decades of experience to the job, working at top kitchens around the world including Michelin-star restaurants.
Hailing from Argentina, Colazo completed his culinary studies at the Argentine Institute of Gastronomy and Le Corden Bleu, Paris. Fuelled by his passion for experiencing new cultures and cuisines, he set off to explore the world. The journey inspired him and helped improve his skills and develop his own signature cooking style.
His career took him from Argentina to Spain and Mexico and the United States, where he worked at several top restaurants, including the three-Michelin starred Arzak and the two-Michelin-star restaurant Aquavit in New York.
In 2017, he took on the role of Executive Sous Chef at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London. He then went on to serve as the Head Chef of Aster Restaurant in Victoria and later took up the same position at the Michelin-starred restaurant Aquavit restaurant in London as well. In 2021, Colazo joined the pre-opening team at The Westin London City.
Commenting on his appointment, Colazo said: “I am thrilled to continue growing professionally in a brand like Westin Hotels & Resorts that through its Eat Well pillar, gives me the opportunity to provide elevated and healthy culinary creations to guests in one of the most desirable destinations around the globe”.
Resort: Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa
Position: Spa Manager
Appointee: Ary Haryani
What They Said: Haryani has worked at some of the leading resorts across Asia and will bring her vast knowledge and expertise to the Explore Spa at Le Meridien.
She began her career at Banyan Tree Bintan, Indonesia, going on to work at several luxury properties such as Conrad Maldives, Grand Hyatt Macau, Montigo Resort, Indonesia, JA Manafaru Maldives, and Crossroads Maldives. To further enhance her wellness knowledge, Haryani is training to become a yoga teacher.
Commenting on her appointment, Haryani said: “For me Marriott is a dream brand that has been one of the most famous and one of the best pillar brands in the industry. I am very excited to be part of the family and look forward to contributing to the team.”
Perched over a turquoise lagoon in the Indian Ocean with clear panelled floors providing breath-taking views into the coral gardens below, Le Meridien’s Explore Spa offers the perfect escape for relaxation. With a relaxation lounge, six bespoke treatment rooms, a hair and beauty treatment room, and a retail boutique, the spa has been created to foster tranquillity and relaxation whilst surrendering to the treatments designed to stimulate, engage and invigorate the senses.
Explore Spa works with skincare line, Sundãri, which means ‘‘beautiful woman’’ in Sanskrit. The products focus on anti-ageing and uses Ayurvedic principles combined with pure ingredients and natural essences to provide a holistic approach to wellness.
