It is the end of an era at Singapore-based Amanresorts as visionary Founder Adrian Zecha is stepping down as chairman and CEO, and new leadership is emerging after the group was recently acquired from India’s DLF.
Aman Group, the holding company of the luxury resort collection with 26 resort properties in 18 countries, is now chaired by Johan Eliasch, a global business leader with extensive brand-building expertise. The new CEO is Vladislav Doronin, a developer of high-end residential and commercial properties in Russia and the lead investor in the acquisition from DLF.
Eliasch is chairman and CEO of Head N.V., the global sporting goods group, and is the former Special Representative of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Doronin is the chairman and founder of Capital Group, Moscow, which he started 21 years ago and built a portfolio that comprises over 70 major projects, including some of the most significant buildings in present-day Moscow.
“We are grateful for Adrian Zecha’s outstanding achievements and we are committed to extending his legacy to build on Amanresorts’ foundation as a luxury global resort brand,” Eliasch said. “As someone who is very familiar with the distinctive Aman experience, I am excited to take on this role as Chairman.”
Doronin added, “The Aman Group’s philosophy is to immerse guests in a unique and personal experience. We intend to preserve the spirit of Aman while growing the brand through future strategic development opportunities including exotic locations for which the brand is well known as well as into major metropolitan destinations. As lead investor and CEO, I am dedicated to ensuring that the organization has the necessary resources to sustain and enhance its position as an industry pioneer. The future holds great promise for this iconic brand.”
Plans are in progress with the new management team to invest in the company’s existing infrastructure and capabilities to support the passionate Aman team in facilitating the consistent level of excellence that guides the evolution of the brand.
