One&Only Reethi Rah Maldives has announced two key appointments to its executive team: Kanchana Perera, a seasoned hotelier and senior leader, has been appointed as the resort’s Director of Finance, and Antonio Gracio, a passionate, engaging and ambitious sales leader, has been appointed Director of Sales.
Kanchana is a Sri Lankan native with over 20 years of experience in the financial sector. He has deep ties to the Maldives and has held prestigious positions at a number of properties across the island nation throughout his professional life, including notable affiliations with renowned properties such as Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International and Capella Hotels & Resorts. Kanchana holds a Masters in Business Administration from Suffolk University. With a wealth of knowledge and decades of experience, Kanchana will be a valuable addition to the resort’s management team.
The second key appointment is the appointment of veteran hotelier Antonio Gracio as Director of Sales at One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives. With over 10 years of experience in luxury hotel sales, Antonio began his career in 2009 in the Algarve, Portugal. He was then promoted to Deputy Director of Sales at Jumeirah Port Soller in Mallorca, Spain. He then continued his career with Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, leading sales at the group’s flagship beachfront properties, including Jumeirah Zabeel Saray and Jumeirah Beach Hotel. He was eventually promoted to Director of Sales for Madinat Jumeirah properties Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf.
General Manager Jean Tibaldi said, “We are thrilled to welcome Kanchana and Antonio to the One&Only family in the Maldives. They have a proven track record of commitment to delivering exceptional experiences and we are confident they will make a significant contribution to our tradition of excellence. We look forward to a future full of success and exciting developments under their guidance.”
Cover photo: Kanchana (right) and Antonio.
