Noku Maldives, Vignette Collection Marks One Year of Leadership with General Manager Hussain Shahid

Noku Maldives, Vignette Collection marks one year since the appointment of Hussain Shahid as General Manager, recognising a year of steady leadership during a pivotal phase in the resort’s evolution under IHG Hotels & Resorts.

Shahid was appointed General Manager in November 2024, coinciding with the resort’s transition into IHG’s Vignette Collection, a portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury properties. His appointment brought more than 25 years of hospitality experience, spanning operations, human resources, pre-openings, and international brand transitions.

Prior to joining Noku Maldives, Shahid spent over a decade with IHG Hotels & Resorts at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives, where he progressed from Director of Human Resources to Executive Assistant Manager. His transition from HR into full resort operations is considered rare in the industry and has shaped his people-first, operationally grounded leadership style.

His career portfolio also includes senior roles with Six Senses and Shangri-La, as well as involvement in three major pre-opening projects, most notably Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman. These experiences have equipped him with a strong balance of international exposure and deep local understanding.

Over the past year, Shahid has focused on stabilising operations, strengthening team culture, and guiding the resort through its brand repositioning, laying the foundation for long-term growth within IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio.

Beyond resort operations, Shahid is a respected advocate for talent development in the Maldivian hospitality sector. He has served on the Advisory Committee of the Maldives Association of Human Resources Professionals (MAHRP) since 2018 and has completed two terms as Chair of the Advisory Committee at the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (FHTS), Maldives National University.

Reflecting on his first year at Noku Maldives, Shahid said: “Leading Noku Maldives through its transition into the Vignette Collection has been both a responsibility and a privilege. The past year has been about building strong foundations — for our people, our culture, and the guest experience — while honouring the individuality of the island. I look forward to continuing this journey with the team.”

Noku Maldives, Vignette Collection is a 50-key private villa resort located on Kudafunafaru Island, offering a refined island experience rooted in authenticity, wellbeing, and meaningful connections — supported by IHG’s global expertise and loyalty platform.

For more information and reservations, please visit the hotel website or email noku.reservations@ihg.com.