Kerzner International names Mattheos Georgiou as Head of Global Operations
Mattheos Georgiou
In this newly expanded role, Georgiou will oversee three of Kerzner International’s distinctive brands; One&Only Resorts and Private Homes, SIRO and rare finds.
Kerzner International announced the promotion of Mattheos Georgiou to Head of Global Operations, further strengthening the company’s executive leadership team as it continues to expand its portfolio of pioneering hospitality brands around the world.
In this newly expanded role, Georgiou will oversee three of Kerzner International’s distinctive brands; One&Only Resorts and Private Homes, the ultra-luxury collection of one-off resorts and private homes; SIRO, Kerzner’s disruptive fitness and recovery hospitality brand; and rare finds, a collection of resorts celebrating the essence of place and soulful, authentic experiences.
Reporting to Philippe Zuber, Chief Executive Officer of Kerzner International, Georgiou will lead the continued evolution, operational excellence and strategic growth of the three brands. This evolved structure will further strengthen Kerzner’s global operational platform, uniting specialist leadership across operations, food and beverage, wellness and longevity, quality, and experiences under Georgiou’s direction.
With more than three decades of international hospitality experience, Georgiou has held senior leadership positions at some of the world’s most highly regarded hotels and resorts, and over the course of his career, has built a proven track record in portfolio development and accelerating business performance.
Having joined Kerzner International in 2022 as Global Vice President of Operations, Georgiou has played a pivotal role in elevating service standards and guest experience delivery across the portfolio.
On his new role, Georgiou said, “It is a privilege to lead these three extraordinary brands, each with its own powerful identity, guest promise and growth trajectory. One&Only, SIRO and rare finds represent some of the most exciting propositions in hospitality today, from one-off ultra-luxury resorts and private homes in exciting destinations, to performance-led fitness and recovery, to experiences that celebrate the spirit of a destination. I look forward to working closely with our teams across the globe to continue elevating our distinctive approach to hospitality, nurturing talent, and supporting the next phase of growth for these remarkable brands.”
“Mattheos is a natural connector with a proven ability to bring people together around bold ideas, and whose expertise in luxury, and passion for people have made a significant impact since he joined Kerzner. In his new role as Head of Global Operations, his strategic acumen, vision and deep understanding of our brands will be fundamental in continuing to drive value to our guests, employees, homeowners and partners around the world. We have absolute confidence in his ability to lead these brands into their next chapter of evolution,” said Zuber, Chief Executive Officer of Kerzner International.
