This page names who runs the 6 Alila hotels on the world's leading hotel lists, each with a dated source. It is part of the full record of who runs the world's best hotels and changes as appointments are confirmed. Alila is part of Hyatt.
Last updated 14 November 2026. 6 hotels in 4 countries. Methodology and corrections.
| Hotel | General Manager | Executive Chef |
|---|---|---|
| Alila SeminyakIndonesia | Stephan Karl (source, October 2026) | Wijaya Ngurah Heru |
| Alila Villas UluwatuBali, Indonesia | Vincent Durier (source, 21 April 2025) | |
| Alila MayakobaRiviera Maya, Mexico | Patrick Schori (source, 3 February 2026) | Michael Grau |
| Alila Jabal AkhdarNizwa, OmanTwo MICHELIN Keys | Nebi Ozan Ozdemir (source, August 2026) | Pankaj Walia |
| Alila Hinu BaySalalah, Oman | Nebi Ozan Ozdemir (source, 19 September 2024) | |
| Alila Ventana Big SurBig Sur, United StatesTwo MICHELIN Keys | Sebastian Gurevich (source, May 2026) | Andrew Lauer |
Training at Hyatt
How Hyatt brings new managers through is set out in Hyatt Corporate Leadership Training program, with what hoteliers quoted in the book say about the first years.
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