Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll has appointed Steven D’Souza as the Director of Food & Beverage and Tammy Gan as the Assistant Director of Branding & Marketing.
Steven D’Souza, originally from India, brings a wealth of experience in Food and Beverage, spanning 18 years within the hospitality industry. Armed with a Bachelor of Hotel Management degree, his career path has seen him accumulate invaluable pre-opening resort experience. Noteworthy is his extensive work across three continents, where Steve served as the Food and Beverage Division Head at Cap Jaluca, A Belmond Hotel in Anguilla. His career journey includes pivotal roles at esteemed locations such as Niyama Private Islands Maldives, The Nautilus Maldives, Anantara in Thailand, Raffles Hotels Canaouan Island, Buccament Bay Spa and Resort in St. Vincent & Grenadines, Anantara Kihavah Maldives, and Sheraton Jumeirah in Dubai.
As he reports directly to the General Manager, Steven is tasked with spearheading F&B operations, prioritising revenue growth, waste minimisation, regulatory compliance, and enhancing guest satisfaction through elevated service standards.
Meanwhile, hailing from the island nation of Singapore, Tammy boasts over 14 years of Marketing and Branding expertise in the hospitality sector. Her professional journey spans various countries across Southeast Asia to the Middle East and the Maldives, where she contributed to numerous properties. Tammy previously held the position of Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications at The Nautilus Maldives, along with roles at esteemed establishments like Gili Lankanfushi in Maldives, Laguna Banyan Tree Limited in Phuket, Anantara Hotels Resorts & Spa in UAE, and Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel.
Reporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing, Tammy is entrusted with the strategic development and execution of marketing and communications plans for the Finolhu and . HERE brands. Her role encompasses brand enhancement, market analysis, advertising initiatives, resource allocation optimisation, as well as nurturing innovative branding and communication strategies through collaboration with external agencies.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Steven and Tammy to Seaside Finolhu. I am confident that their expertise will help enhance our brand and elevate our dining experiences, ensuring unforgettable moments for our guests,” commented Steven Phillips, General Manager, Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives.
The team at Seaside Finolhu extends a warm welcome to Steven and Tammy, inviting all to offer their support and assistance during their transition. Their expertise and dedication promise to elevate the resort’s offerings and ensure an exceptional experience for guests.
