Villa Haven announces key appointments to its leadership team with Ahmed Sinan as Director of Human Resources, Hamzath Abdulla as Director of Food & Beverages, Parana Vithanage Nishantha as Director of Culinary, Mohamed Hussain as Executive Housekeeper, and Shahid Ibrahim as Guest Service Manager.
Ahmed Sinan joins Villa Haven as Director of Human Resources, bringing valuable insight from his previous roles at Villa Nautica and Six Senses Laamu. Sinan’s expertise in talent management will play a crucial role in building a strong, motivated team that aligns with the resort’s high standards for service.
Hamzath Abdulla steps in as Director of Food & Beverage after serving as Director at Raffles Maldives. With over a decade of experience in luxury resorts such as One & Only, Anantara and Four Seasons in New Hampshire, Hamzath is focused on enhancing the guest dining experience, crafting menus, and leading a team that prioritizes customer satisfaction.
As Director of Culinary, Parana Vithanage Nishantha contributes over 40 years of culinary expertise, including leading award-winning teams at Ritz Carlton, One & Only Reethi Rah and Huvafen Fushi. Nishantha is dedicated to setting high culinary standards and delivering unique dining experiences that celebrate local ingredients and flavors.
Mohamed Hussain brings 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality to his role as Executive Housekeeper. His background at St. Regis Maldives and W Maldives has equipped him with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining exemplary standards in housekeeping, ensuring that all guest accommodations reflect the resort’s luxury brand.
Shahid Ibrahim, the new Guest Service Manager, has a strong history in enhancing guest experiences, having worked at Fairmont Maldives and Viceroy Maldives. His extensive background in customer service will help establish a welcoming environment for guests.
The appointments coincide with Villa Resorts’ entry into a new market with Villa Haven, where the resort aims to establish ambitious standards in luxury hospitality. Set to open this November, Villa Haven will feature 73 sea-facing villas and residences, each equipped with private pools.