Stuart De San Nicolas Appointed as New General Manager at Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort

Saba AzimAugust 19, 20251 Mins read549

Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas has announced the appointment of Stuart De San Nicolas as General Manager.

Stuart holds extensive experience in the global luxury hospitality sector, having worked across famous brands such as St. Regis and Conrad across luxury destinations from Cannes to Bora Bora.

Stuart was appointed as Custer General Manager at Minor Hotels in 2023, where he oversaw Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, Avani+ Fares Maldives, and the launch of the NH and NH Collection brands. At Anantara Kihavah, he led signature experiences including underwater oenology and overwater astronomy, as well as bespoke private journeys for ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

“Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas presents such an exciting opportunity for a hotelier, with an unrivalled setting on one of Thailand’s most beautiful islands, superlative accommodations and facilities, and so much to experience in the waters that surround. I look forward to joining the team, who have already achieved so much, and working together to create even more unforgettable journeys for our guests,” said Stuart De San Nicolas.

Dillip Rajakarier, Group Chief Executive Officer, Minor International

“Stuart has an innate ability to see luxury through both the guest’s eyes and the brand’s lens,” said Dillip Rajakarier, Group Chief Executive Officer of Minor International. “His unique combination of elevated hospitality intuition and sophisticated sales acumen is exactly what Anantara Koh Yao Yai needs to step onto the global stage. We look forward to seeing him craft the next chapter of refined island luxury.”