Soneva Group has appointed three senior executives to its leadership team, effective September 2025.
Joanna Flint joins as chief commercial officer, Chris Whitehouse as chief financial officer, and Abhishek Sharma has been promoted to chief operating officer.
Flint brings over 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality and technology, with roles at Mandarin Oriental, Google, and Singapore Airlines. She will drive Soneva’s global commercial strategy, enhancing sales, digital capabilities, and customer experience across existing and new markets.
Whitehouse brings his expertise in financial strategy, risk, corporate financing, and asset management gained at The Dot Group, Candy & Candy, and CPC to his new role. He will strengthen Soneva’s financial foundations and support sustainable expansion.
With more than 25 years’ experience in luxury hospitality across the Maldives, India, Egypt, and Mauritius, Sharma will oversaw all three Soneva resorts.
The appointments coincide with the opening of Soneva’s global headquarters in Dubai, providing a strategic base to strengthen industry partnerships, attract talent, and connect with key feeder markets.
