This page names who runs the 3 Soneva 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. 3 hotels in 1 country. Methodology and corrections.
Who leads Soneva
The leadership of Soneva, as reported by Skift (source, dated 7 June 2026).
- Neil Gallagher, Chief Executive Officer
- Joanna Flint, Chief Commercial Officer (source, 12 September 2025)
- Chris Whitehouse, Chief Financial Officer (source, 12 September 2025)
The hotels and who runs them
| Hotel | General Manager | Executive Chef |
|---|---|---|
| Soneva SecretHaa Dhaalu Atoll, MaldivesThree MICHELIN Keys · No. 92, The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 | Akira Shiota (source, July 2026) | Sheroy Kermani |
| Soneva FushiKunfunadhoo, MaldivesThree MICHELIN Keys · No. 55, The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026 | Pieter Van Der Hoeven (source, September 2026) | |
| Soneva JaniManadhoo, MaldivesTwo MICHELIN Keys · Forbes Five Star · No. 36, The World's 50 Best Hotels 2023 | Teddy Susanto Wiryawan (source, 1 November 2026) |
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.