Sonu Shivdasani

Sonu Shivdasani, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Six Senses Resorts & Spas

A descendant of Indian parents, Sonu Shivdasani was born and studied largely in England, with some periods of his education being in Nigeria and Switzerland. He is an alumni of Eton College and a Graduate of Oxford University where he received an MA in English Literature.

Sonu and Eva, his Swedish-born wife, fell in love with the Maldives and leased an island there in 1990 after considerable effort and some good luck. Their first resort, Soneva Fushi commenced operation in 1995 as the pioneer luxury and environment friendly resort in the Maldives, redefining tourism there and establishing fame as the premier beach destination.

Soneva Fushi also embarked on the first spa in the Maldives, which led to the birth of Six Senses Spas, where innovative and enriching experiences are offered in a sustainable environment. The Six Senses portfolio currently boasts 26 resorts that are either open or under development, and 41 spas that are in Six Senses' own properties or hosted by third-party managed properties.