This page names who runs the 9 Aman 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.
Last updated 14 November 2026. 9 hotels in 8 countries. Methodology and corrections.
Who leads Aman
The executive leadership of Aman, as the company's own website lists it (source, read 14 November 2026).
- Vlad Doronin, Owner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
- Victor Clavell, Chief Operational Officer
- Stewart Dearden, Chief Legal Officer
- Fran Scola, Chief Investment Officer
- Fabio Longo, Chief Investment Officer, EMEA
- Shan Tjio, Chief Development Officer
- Thierry Pichon, Chief Commercial Officer
- David Lurie, Chief Financial Officer
- Edward Malinowski, Chief Information and Technology Officer
- Guenter Gebhard, Managing Director, APAC and Middle East
- Tomoko Yagi, Managing Director, Japan, Korea and Indonesia
- Sven Van Den Broeck, Managing Director, Europe and Africa
- Olivier Lordonnois, Managing Director, Americas
The hotels and who runs them
| Hotel | General Manager | Executive Chef |
|---|---|---|
| AmanyangyunShanghai, ChinaTwo MICHELIN Keys | Albert Servalls (source, 2026) | Nicola Frizzale |
| AmaneraPlaya Grande, Dominican RepublicTwo MICHELIN Keys | Félix Piña (source, 2026) | Cesar Landeo |
| Aman Le MelezinCourchevel, FranceTwo MICHELIN Keys | Alexandra Vesin (source, June 2026) | Keiji Matoba |
| Aman i KhasRanthambhore, IndiaTwo MICHELIN Keys | Dumisani Sakuinje (source, December 2025) | |
| AmankilaBali, IndonesiaTwo MICHELIN Keys | Jann Hess (source, November 2024) | Cihan Beyit |
| Aman KyotoKyoto, JapanTwo MICHELIN Keys · No. 74, The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 | Yasuo Mizobuchi (source, March 2026) | Shinichirō Takagi |
| Aman TokyoTokyo, JapanTwo MICHELIN Keys · No. 11, The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026 | Tomoko Yagi (source, September 2025) | Masakazu Hiraki |
| Aman Sveti StefanSveti Stefan, Montenegro | Kaya Onaran (source, 15 June 2026) | |
| AmangiriCanyon Point, United StatesThree MICHELIN Keys · No. 45, The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026 | Mario Bevilacqua von Gunderrode (source, March 2026) | Anthony Marazita |
Training at Aman
How Aman brings new managers through is set out in Aman IGNITE Management Development Program, with what hoteliers quoted in the book say about the first years.
From the book
How do the general managers of the world's leading hotels approach the job? It is the question behind The Luxury of Attention.
The lists covered and how each name is confirmed are set out on the main page. Independent hotels are listed there and by country. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.