Crown & Champa appoints first Maldivian CEO, Mohamed Solah

Crown & Champa Resorts has appointed Mohamed Solah as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking the first time a Maldivian has held the top position at a major tourism industry company in the Maldives.

Solah, previously the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Crown & Champa Resorts, stepped into the role at one of the country’s wealthiest companies, with a portfolio of nine resorts and city hotels. Until now, both CEO and COO positions had been held by foreigners.