Aman Group announced the appointment of Victor Clavell as Chief Operating Officer. Victor is based at Aman’s Swiss corporate office and reports directly to Chairman and CEO, Vlad Doronin.
A distinguished leader in global luxury hospitality, Victor brings more than three decades of senior operational, brand, and development experience across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. His career includes leadership roles with respected luxury hospitality brands, including The Ritz-Carlton, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, EDITION, W Hotels, Rosewood, and Urban Resort Concepts.
Most recently, Victor served as Chief Executive Officer of Urban Resort Concepts in Hong Kong, where he led the repositioning and global expansion of The PuLi Group across hospitality, residences, and retail. Prior to this, he was Senior Vice President & Managing Director, EMEAC at Rosewood Hotel Group, overseeing a fast-growing region and leading the profitable turnaround of its European and Middle Eastern portfolio.
In his role as COO at Aman Group, Victor will oversee global operations to ensure the highest standards of guest experience, consistency, and financial performance across all brands, including Janu, all properties and business units. He will work closely with the Chairman to support the company’s continued expansion across hotels, resorts, branded residences, and Aman Group’s growing lifestyle verticals.
Reflecting on his appointment, Victor shared: “Aman has set the benchmark for luxury hospitality for more than three decades, and I am delighted to join the company as it continues to evolve. As Aman Group grows across new brands and business verticals, my focus will be on ensuring operational excellence while supporting the thoughtful, strategic development that builds on the brand’s remarkable legacy. I look forward to working closely with the team to strengthen the foundations of the Group as we enter this next phase.”
Chairman and CEO of Aman Group, Vlad Doronin commented: “Victor’s global expertise, operational discipline, and deep understanding of luxury hospitality make him an exceptional addition to Aman Group’s leadership team. His proven ability to elevate brand performance, lead complex multi-market portfolios, and deliver transformative results will be invaluable as we continue to evolve Aman globally.”
