FOLLOWING recent ownership changes, Aman Group will relocate its headquarters from Singapore to London. It has also appointed Lisa Bovio, formerly SVP – international sales & marketing of Kerzner International as chief marketing officer, and promoted Carolyn Turnbull to executive director – global sales.
In a span of just a few months, a dramatic turn of events saw founder Adrian Zecha stepping down as chairman in April after acquiring back the chain from India-based DLF Global Hospitality in February for US$358 million in a joint venture with Peak Hotels & Resorts, led by technology entrepreneur Omar Amanat.
At the time, Zecha had said: “I am delighted to partner with Peak Hotels & Resorts, who not only share my vision for Aman’s future growth but are absolutely committed to sustaining our company’s reputation for many decades to come.”
It is not known why Zecha stepped down. The chain’s ownership is now under Aman Group, an investor group led by Russian billionaire Vladislav Doronin, chairman of Russia-based developer Capital Group, who is also CEO of Aman Group. Johan Eliasch, chairman and CEO of sporting-goods company Head NV, has succeeded Zecha as chairman of Aman Group.
In a statement, the group said the relocation from Singapore to London would provide it “a central base better suited to the company’s vision as a global brand”.
“Singapore will remain an important regional office focusing on Aman’s Asia-Pacific business, with an additional regional presence in New York to support the company’s growth in North and South America,” the statement added.
