Our Founders
Antonio Gonzalez
Antonio Gonzalez, a visionary and highly accomplished hospitality entrepreneur, leads SHG as its Chairman & Group CEO. With a wealth of international experience, Antonio has an exceptional understanding of lifestyle hospitality and the global markets. His relentless dedication has fueled the creation and expansion of SHG's impressive portfolio of brands across the world. Antonio plays a pivotal role in mapping out and executing strategic plans that fortify SHG's position as a leading international hospitality group.
Chairman & Group CEO
“Today, people have moved away from collecting “things” in favor of collecting experiences.”
Antonio Gonzalez
Nazih Hafez
A co-founder of SHG, Ahmad Hafez brings extensive expertise to his role as Vice Chairman. With more than 25 years of hospitality experience, he has a deep understanding of the industry operations and trends across the world. Ahmad is a dynamic leader who inspires and motivates the team to pursue their goals and achieve their potential. He is committed to the growth of the group's portfolio actively participating in multiple strategic initiatives across global destinations.
Vice Chairman
“For us, team is very important. It’s about who we are today but also what we can be in the future.”
Nazih Hafez
Meet the Executive Team
Introducing the outstanding executive team at Sunset Hospitality Group. Their passion and expertise drive our organization to new heights of success. Our leadership brings industry knowledge and a shared commitment to excellence, with a strategic vision and a focus on innovation.
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Dany Mourad
Chief Financial Officer
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Rania Roufael
Chief People Officer
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Jaime Buxó
CEO – Sunset Hotels and Resorts
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Maude El Khoury
General Counsel
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Lorenzo Marras
President - Dining
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James O. Burton
Vice President – Asia
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Baris Molvali
Vice President - Europe, Turkey and North Africa
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Marc Maroun
Managing Director - Nightlife
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Guillaume Ferraz
Managing Director - Daylife
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Chris Spiliopoulos
Managing Director - Investment & Strategy
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Philipp Knuepfer
COO - Sunset Hotels & Resorts
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Malcom Wood
CEO - Maximal Concepts
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Xuan Mu
Managing Director - Maximal Concepts
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Matt Reid
Director - Maximal Concepts
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Michael Main
Chief Operating Officer - Maximal Concepts
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Kyung Soo Moon
Group Culinary Director - Asian Concepts
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Carmen Bardají
Business Development Director
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Christophe Hobeika
Executive Director - Sunset Hotels & Resorts
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Gilbert Khalil
Director of Design & Tech. Services
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Sara Stosic
Senior Director of Marketing - Dining
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Iliana Orietta
Snr. Director of Marketing - Daylife
& Head of Corporate MARCOM
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Milos Zekovic
Senior Director of Operations - Lifestyle
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Eisha Mehra
Group Director of Sales
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Nigora Rapilbekova
Sustainability Manager