The expanded leadership structure brings Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives and Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives under a cluster role.

Centara Hotels & Resorts, has appointed Jorge Fernández as Cluster General Manager of Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives and Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives.

The appointment reflects Centara’s continued investment in its Maldives portfolio and builds on Fernández’s experience leading one of the resorts as General Manager. In his expanded role, he is working with both resort teams to strengthen their distinct guest experiences, support the development of their people and build on their appeal to key international markets.

“Jorge’s expanded role reflects Centara’s commitment to developing leadership talent within the group. His progression from leading one of our Maldives resorts as General Manager to Cluster General Manager of both properties demonstrates the depth of experience and leadership capability across our organisation. We are confident his leadership will support our teams and the continued development of Centara’s Maldives portfolio,” said Siriwan Wangthamrong, Executive Vice President – Human Resources.

Fernández brings more than 20 years of international hospitality experience across Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Before joining Centara, he held senior positions with several global hotel brands. Throughout his career, he played a pivotal role in hotel openings, repositioning projects and commercial transformations.

Originally recognised for his expertise in revenue strategy, Fernández has developed a broad operational background. His career includes driving performance through innovative revenue strategies, market diversification, digital evolution and operational excellence, while balancing commercial results with guest satisfaction.

“Over the past few months, I’ve been working closely with both teams to build on what makes each resort special. I look forward to continuing that work, strengthening our performance and the experiences we offer our guests. My priority remains supporting our colleagues and developing their capabilities so we can create stays that encourage guests to return and recommend our resorts to others,” said Jorge Fernández, Cluster General Manager of Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives and Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives.

Located within The Atollia by Centara Hotels & Resorts in North Malé Atoll, the two resorts bring Centara’s signature Thai hospitality to the Maldives through complementary guest experiences. Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives pairs beachfront and overwater villas and residences with wellness facilities and a refined island setting. Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives is an underwater-themed resort designed with families in mind, featuring a lazy river, water playground, swimming pools and a Kids’ Club.

With Fernández leading both Maldives resorts, Centara is building on the strengths of its properties and the teams delivering their guest experiences.