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Crown & Champa appoints first Maldivian CEO, Mohamed Solah

Solah entered the tourism industry at 21 years of age and has 20 years of experience.

Malika Shahid
05 November 2024, MVT 17:04
Mohamed Solah, Chief Executive Officer at Crown & Champa
Malika Shahid
05 November 2024, MVT 17:04

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.

Solah entered the tourism industry at 21 years of age and has 20 years of experience.

He began his career as a telephone operator at Meerufenfushi Resort, advancing through various roles before studying abroad when the opportunity arose.

Career highlights of Solah:

- Dubai General Manager of Zaya Al Barari Cluster

2018 - General Manager of Komandoo Resort

2018 - Manager of Kudadhoo Resort

2017 - Director Operations, Huravalhi Resort

2015 - Room Operations Manager, Zaya Noorai Island (Dubai)

2014 - Front Office Manager of Amilla Fushi Resort

2013 - Director Operations, Vilamendhoo Resort

2002 - Telephone Operator to Room Division Manager at Meeru Island Resort

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