Chief Executive Officer

Location: Colombo Sri Lanka

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: Board of Directors

Industry : Hospitality Industry

The Group CEO will provide strategic direction commercial leadership and operational oversight for a premier portfolio of luxury hotels resorts and hospitality ventures. As the highest-ranking executive this role is responsible for driving sustainable revenue growth expanding the footprint of the brand globally and domestically enhancing guest experiences and optimizing shareholder value while cultivating a high-performance corporate culture.

• Strategic Vision & Portfolio Growth: Formulate and execute long-term corporate strategies capital expenditure plans and property development roadmaps to scale the groups domestic and international presence.

• Financial Stewardship & Commercial Performance: Drive the financial performance of the entire group maximizing profitability managing capital allocation and ensuring strict optimization of asset yields and revenue management frameworks.

• Brand Elevation & Guest Experience: Champion the brands identity globally ensuring that every resort and hotel consistently meets international luxury standards and exceeds modern guest expectations.

• Operational Excellence: Oversee all property operations central services and supply chain logistics to implement institutional best practices efficiency frameworks and stringent internal controls.

• Stakeholder & Investor Relations: Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors institutional investors financial institutions and global tour operators building trust and transparent reporting lines.

• Sustainability & ESG Leadership: Drive sustainable hospitality initiatives integrating environmental social and corporate governance (ESG) practices deeply into the groups core operations.

• Leadership & Culture Transformation: Attract mentor and retain top-tier hospitality executive talent across the group fostering a culture of accountability innovation and service excellence.

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Hospitality Management Business Administration Finance or a related field from an internationally acclaimed institution.

• Experience: 15 years of progressive leadership experience within the luxury hospitality sector with at least 5 years operating at a Group CEO Chief Operating Officer (COO) or Managing Director level managing multi-property portfolios.

• Market Exposure: Proven track record navigating the Sri Lankan tourism ecosystem alongside deep exposure to international luxury leisure markets global tour networks and destination marketing.

• Competencies: Exceptional strategic agility strong asset management capabilities crisis management expertise and an influential leadership presence capable of inspiring large cross-functional teams.