Coco Collection, a leading luxury resort brand, has announced the appointment of Alexi Argyris as General Manager of Coco Bodu Hithi Resort, as well as new executive leadership appointments to key roles across the operations team, including Chef Martin Cahill as the new Group Culinary Director and Herman van Zyl as Head of Engineering and Projects.
Alexi Argyris joins COCO Collection with over 24 years of global experience in the hospitality industry. Having previously served as General Manager at the historic Llys Ard Estate in Ireland and The Rooster in Greece, Alexi is well versed in effectively managing boutique luxury properties. He has also built an impressive track record in the hospitality sector, leveraging his skills at renowned properties such as Rosewood Hotels & Resorts and Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts. As General Manager, Alexi will lead the overall evolution of the guest experience at the luxury resort, COCO Bodu Hithi.
Martin Cahill is a Michelin-starred chef with nearly 30 years of experience working around the world. Prior to joining Coco Collection, he served as Executive Chef at ultra-luxury hotels including Rosewood London and Dukes Hotel, Dubai. Chef Martin began his career at prestigious London hotels including The Dorchester and The Savoy before moving on to become the first Chef de Cuisine at the Grill restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong. In his new role, Chef Martin will lead a talented culinary team to reinvent the food and beverage experience across Coco Collection hotels.
Herman van Zyl is a technical professional with over 15 years of international management experience. He has a strong academic foundation, holding advanced degrees in technical engineering and project management. A multi-disciplinary professional, Herman has managed projects in the fields of construction, engineering and heavy infrastructure construction. His wide range of skills and experience makes Herman well suited to play a key role in the continued growth of Coco Collection.
Since its launch in 2005, Coco Collection has crafted distinctive, five-star destinations with a passionate flair and award-winning execution. Each Coco Collection resort in the Maldives is a haven for travel and style lovers. Each resort celebrates traditional Maldivian architecture and ambience. As part of the world-renowned and pioneering Sunland Hotel Group, Coco Collection draws on more than 30 years of hospitality expertise. Sunland’s legacy of pushing boundaries and creatively evolving sets high standards, elevates creativity and enriches the guest experience.
Cover photo (RL): Alexi, Martin, Herman.
