This page names who runs the 6 Lux Collective 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. 6 hotels in 2 countries. Methodology and corrections.
Who leads The Lux Collective
The executive leadership of The Lux Collective, as the company's own website lists it (source, read 14 November 2026).
- Arnaud Lagesse, Non-Executive Chairperson of the Board
- Olivier Chavy, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director (source, 14 May 2024)
The hotels and who runs them
| Hotel | General Manager | Executive Chef |
|---|---|---|
| LUX* South Ari AtollDhidhoofinolhu, MaldivesForbes Five Star | John Rogers (source, 16 January 2023) | |
| LUX* Belle MareBelle Mare, MauritiusForbes Five Star | Sheila Malloo (source, 20 August 2024) | |
| LUX* Grand BaieGrand Baie, MauritiusForbes Five Star | Nicolas Messian (source, 19 July 2023) | |
| LUX* Grand GaubeGrand Gaube, Mauritius | Nitish Dhuromsingh (source, 2025) | Dominik Ambros |
| Lux Le MorneMauritius | Ashok Bhugoo (source, 1 September 2023) | Saurabh Maheshwari |
| SALT of Palmar, an Adult-only Boutique HotelPalmar, Mauritius | Raj Reedoy (source, April 2026) | Shiva Moonien |
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.