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Our talent

PEOPLE are at the HEART of what we do

We invest in our teams because we couldn’t do what we do without their brilliance. We consistently strive to give them the best experiences and beautiful environments to be in.

Co-founder & CEO

BB, as he is known, is a proud alumnus of the Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne and is originally from Munich. He speaks multiple languages fluently. BB left an impressive legacy as President of Six Senses for 28 years before founding Discover Collection. He loves polo and piloting a plane.

Co-Founder

Founder of Discovery Land Company and co-founder of Casamigos Tequila with George Clooney and Rande Gerber. Former Managing Partner at Haas Haynie. Loves spending time with his family in beautiful locations.

Chief Creative Officer

With unrivalled creative talent, Apiwat brings prolific hands-on, international experience. His artistic vision shapes every facet of branding, architecture, interior design and technical services. He loves discovery.

Global Director Operations

With more than 34 years in ultra-luxury hospitality, Paul brings creativity and dynamism to every project. A native Swiss German speaker, Paul is fluent in several languages with conversational skills in Korean, Japanese and Thai. He loves spending time with elephants.

Global Director Development and Wellbeing

Chunxia hails from China and has lived on many continents. Her role covers everything from spa operations and project management to concept planning and design of wellbeing facilities. She loves diving.

Head Sales and Marketing

Marie graduated from Sciences Po Paris and, after 8 years in the travel and hospitality industry, she joined Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas in 2005 as Area Director of Sales and Marketing in Vietnam. She loves 'The Good Life'.

Global Director Sales

A true citizen of the world, Paul has lived on four continents and in seven countries. He brings a wealth of experience equipping him with a unique understanding of diverse cultures. He loves sailing.

Global Director Finance

Jeanne is a dedicated finance professional, continuously learning, developing and sharing her work experience and knowledge acquired over her 30 plus years in the hospitality industry in both Corporate and Operations. She loves fishing.

Director of Membership

With more than a decade in crafting luxury membership communities for private clubs and lifestyle brands, Grace brings her knowledge of curated experiences, personalised service and creating moments of serendipity. She loves the perfect morning coffee.

Assistant Director of Membership

Sofia led the membership team at Discovery Land Company's first European opening, CostaTerra Golf & Ocean Club. Before DLC, she spent six years in hotel operations, corporate development and DMC operations in Portugal and Vietnam. She loves escaping into the unknown.

Food and Beverage Specialist

Christoph specialises in F&B concept planning, design and operation. Since 2022, Christoph has led nine F&B global projects creating bespoke, future-focused solutions for the luxury and boutique market. He loves scuba diving.

Director Talent and Culture

Gisela Ciancio has dedicated 20 years of her life to the luxury hospitality market, specialising in Human Resources, training, executive leadership, innovation and quality assurance. She loves writing.

Global Director of Sustainability and Impact

Born in Italy and now living in Bali, Tara is a sustainability leader with more than 15 years of experience across Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East. Passionate about ethical business, she has impactfully driven sustainability programmes for Six Senses, Shangri-La and Asian Trails. She loves dogs.

Executive Manager and Project Coordinator

Rungrawee provides invaluable support across the team. She is an anchor to Development, IT, Accounts and Finance, HR, office administration, as well as coordinating with the project team. She loves shopping.

Executive Assistant to CEO

Jaturaporn’s experience in hospitality began in 1995 with the Centara Group in Thailand. Throughout her career, she has held various positions supporting executives in sales and marketing. She loves dogs.

Design Manager

A talented hospitality designer, Akaranan is closely involved in all our projects providing support in master planning, architecture and interior design. With a great eye for detail, he brings projects to life with beautiful CGIs. He loves travelling with his family.

Director Business and Legal Strategy

Ludovic began his career as a lawyer with Hewlett Packard, quickly discovering a passion for hospitality and luxury lifestyle. He has negotiated pivotal hotel contracts, built key partnerships and led high-profile global projects. He loves a good bottle of wine.

IT Manager

Aphisak, an experienced Technology Advisor and Project Manager, has more than 15 years in IT management, specialising in hospitality and retail. He has worked on multiple hotel openings, including four years at Marriott International Asia Pacific. He loves running and swimming.

Project Coordinator

Josephine specialises in strategic planning, market analysis and operational development within luxury hospitality. She enjoys discovering hospitality cultures that enrich her knowledge of trends and best practices. She loves singing.

Path Finder

At just 22, Ari, as he is known, opened the Baja Explorers’ Club at Casa 1880, attracting an elite clientele that includes socialites, politicians, business owners and high-level executives by tailoring personalised experiences. He loves reading a good book.

Brand Champion

Based in Sydney, Barbara has held leadership roles with luxury and upscale hotel groups across Asia Pacific and global markets. She loves yacht racing, golf, and enjoys a daily early morning swim at Bondi Beach.

Brand Voice and Content Editor

Sarah Miller and Partners take a bespoke editorial approach to defining unique positioning, designing and refining visual assets and creating content strategies across print and digital platforms, from copywriting to photography and video. She loves adventures.

Brand Positioning and Website Marketing

Positioner invites refined hospitality and travel brands on a refreshing journey to find and optimise their unique position in the market—driven by analytics and inspired by a creative, digital and tailor-made approach to branding. He loves cycling.

PR USA

SDA International is a PR and marketing firm specialising in travel, beauty, health, wellness and private properties. It helps clients communicate brand messages through social media, strategic partnerships and their network. She loves beautiful textures.

PR UK

Indigo8 is a Communications and PR Consultancy which partners with brands with purpose. Its clients sit at the intersection where travel, wellbeing, sustainability, conscious leadership and mindful luxury meet. She loves hiking in nature.