Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas
Development
Six Senses was founded in 1995 with a mission to promote responsible practices in top-tier hospitality. From exotic resorts and spas to private clubs and luxurious residences, our developments are innovative, sustainable and representative of the unique and outstanding beauty of their location. Every unit in our portfolio is special, surprising even, with its own take on life.
We welcome the opportunity to explore how you can benefit from the Six Senses system and brands, to achieve top returns on your investment. With dedicated team support, focused marketing and dynamic sales and distribution systems, we have the resources to launch your project and ensure that it is positioned effectively in its niche so as to achieve market leadership.
Development team
Six Senses employs a skilled team dedicated to architecture, design, construction and project management. The goal with each new project is to dream big, starting with a brilliant design that incorporates regional architecture and landscaping. This results in an extraordinary cultural offering with a strong sense of place. We are working with pioneers in the field of energy healing to ensure our structures promote a good balance of body and mind, flow of energy and ability to heal.
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Omar Romero
Chief Development Officer – Six Senses
omar@sixsenses.comOmar is a Six Senses veteran with two decades of development experience, half of which he has spent leading the development team globally.
Born into a hospitality-focused home, Omar spent his early years intrinsically motivated to learn its secrets. It was, therefore, no surprise to anyone when he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the prestigious Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne and a Diploma in Hotel Management and Food Science from Les Roches Hotel Management School, both in Switzerland.
Since joining Six Senses, Omar has enjoyed leading the growth of the brand to all five continents. He ensures its global and prestigious footprint by creating a series of property circuits that complement each other in different destinations around the world.
Always on a quest to find exciting development opportunities for Six Senses, Omar spends most of his time venturing the globe. He likes to spend time with owners to walk the site and understand the sustainable heritage that will help create a memorable future for local communities as well as Six Senses hosts and guests.
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Jael Fischer
Head of Development Asia Pacific
jael.fischer@sixsenses.comBased in Bangkok, Jael is responsible for expanding the Six Senses brand across the Asia Pacific – covering a diverse region from the Maldives to India, Japan, and New Zealand.
Before joining Six Senses, Jael enjoyed 11 years of hospitality experience across four continents, including five years at IHG Hotels & Resorts. She specialized in development, corporate finance, business analytics, and hotel advisory, including feasibility assessments, investment and market research, asset management, and owner representation.
Jael is an alumnus of EHL Hospitality Business School in Switzerland. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management with honors and a specialization in Corporate and Real Estate Finance. She has also completed Cornell University’s Certificate Program in Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management.
Originally from Switzerland but raised in Africa and Latin America, Jael speaks English, Spanish, German, and French. Living in eight countries has allowed Jael to enjoy traveling, meeting new people, and learning about different cultures. She is passionate about holistic well-being, vegan cuisine, and dog fostering (saving over 30 dogs).
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Mohamad Jaroudi
Development Manager EMEA
mohamad.jaroudi@sixsenses.comMohamad joined Six Senses in January 2022 to expand the Six Senses brand in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
His path in hospitality started with his enrollment at the Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality with honors and a minor in Finance and Real Estate. He was also an active member of the Eta Sigma Delta honors society.
Mohamad began his career by working for six years in various operational roles in renowned luxury hotels in Geneva, Paris, and London before attending Cornell University in the USA, where he obtained his Master’s degree in Hospitality. Upon graduation and before joining Six Senses, he pivoted to the world of hospitality and tourism consulting, working for three years as a strategy consultant in Barcelona and engaging in a diverse range of projects with both public and private sector clients. Having lived in seven countries, traveled to more than 30, and learned four languages, Mohamad considers himself a global citizen.
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Vijesh Patel
Senior Development Manager Americas
vijesh.patel@sixsenses.comVijesh graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Goizueta Business School, triple-majoring in Finance, Economics, and Organizational Management. Before joining InterContinental Hotel Group, Vijesh completed his Master of Management in Hospitality (M.M.H.) degree with a minor in Real Estate from Cornell University.
He enjoys spending his free time reading, seeing the world, experiencing new cultures, exploring the outdoors, and trying his best to stay in shape despite a massive appetite. His motivation and energy come from human connection and creating memorable experiences. Vijesh believes his purpose starts with kindness to others.
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Chris Zhang
Development Champion Greater China
chris.zhang@sixsenses.comAs the Six Senses Development Champion in Greater China, Chris is responsible for brand growth, unique destination exploration, and market expansion in the GC region. Chris has rich market experiences and solid owner relationships as a developer. His creativity and energetic personality perfectly fit into this role, and it’s fair to say that Six Senses brand DNA that values wellness and sustainability matches his daily life since he advocates a healthy and environmentally friendly lifestyle.
Chris started his IHG journey in 2017, and his assiduousness, dedication, and commitment enabled him to sign several iconic projects, such as Regent Shanghai on the Bund and InterContinental and Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport. In his spare time, Chris likes spending time with his daughter, who just turned one, and he is an expert in speed cycling.
Management service
Six Senses provides full hotel, resort and spa management which consists of identifying key objectives for the resort and spa and implementation through the unit General Manager. This includes the following sections:
- Accounting
- Administration
- Cost Control
- Day to Day Operations
- Quality Assurance
- Finance
- Insurance
- Maintenance
- Management Staff
- Marketing Sales & PR
- Property Management
Technical and Pre-opening Services
From the moment of signing the management agreement up until the official opening date of the resort, Six Senses will be providing Technical Services and Concept Design Guidance, and will prepare all necessary documentation and research in order to optimize the project's feasibility, perceived risk and operational efficiency.
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Project appraisal
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Concepts and design
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Detail design and planning
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Project supervision
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Staffing and operational matters
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Marketing