Aman Group has announced the appointment of Victor Clavell as chief operating officer. Clavell will be based at Aman’s Swiss corporate office and will report directly to chairman and CEO Vlad Doronin.
“Victor’s global expertise, operational discipline, and deep understanding of luxury hospitality make him an exceptional addition to Aman Group’s leadership team,” said Doronin. “His proven ability to elevate brand performance, lead complex multi-market portfolios and deliver transformative results will be invaluable as we continue to evolve Aman globally.”
Clavell brings more than three decades of senior operational, brand and development experience across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. His career includes leadership roles with global luxury hospitality brands, including The Ritz-Carlton, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, EDITION, W Hotels, Rosewood and Urban Resort Concepts.
Most recently, Clavell served as CEO of Urban Resort Concepts in Hong Kong, where he led the repositioning and global expansion of The PuLi Group across hospitality, residences and retail. Before this, he was SVP & managing director, EMEAC at Rosewood Hotel Group, overseeing a fast-growing region and leading the profitable turnaround of its European and Middle Eastern portfolio.
“Aman has set the benchmark for luxury hospitality for more than three decades, and I am delighted to join the company as it continues to evolve. As Aman Group grows across new brands and business verticals, my focus will be on ensuring operational excellence while supporting the thoughtful, strategic development that builds on the brand’s remarkable legacy. I look forward to working closely with the team to strengthen the foundations of the Group as we enter this next phase,” said Clavell.