Atmosphere Core, a leading hospitality company, has announced the promotion of Mr. Krishna P. Chalise to Senior Vice President Projects, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing leadership evolution. In his new role, Mr. Chalise will oversee the end-to-end development and execution of all projects across the Maldives, a key region for the company’s growth strategy. 

“Krishna has played a pivotal role in resort development projects for us”, said Mr. Salil Panigrahi, Group Managing Director of Atmosphere Core. “He has a deep understanding of the Maldivian terrain, coupled with the ability to deliver large-scale, complex projects cost effectively and often ahead of schedule. This promotion is both a recognition of his past accomplishments and a strategic move to harness his leadership as we expand further in the Indian Ocean”.

With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality development sector in the Maldives and Nepal, Mr. Chalise is recognised as a forward-thinking project leader known for transforming bold, visionary concepts into world-class resorts. His expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, including conceptualisation, planning, design, execution, and timely delivery, with a consistent emphasis on quality, efficiency, and cost optimisation. 

An integral part of the company since conception, Mr. Chalise has led the successful completion more than a dozen islands in the Maldives, representing almost half a billion dollars’ worth of development. He easily navigates complex regulatory landscapes while delivering high-impact, financially viable developments. Through a sharp focus on market research, design optimisation, and value engineering, he has consistently achieved significant cost savings while maintaining the highest quality standards and enabling early resort openings.

Reflecting on his promotion, Mr. Krishna P. Chalise said, “If you want to succeed for tomorrow, be honest in your work and do it today. This new role is both an honour and a responsibility. I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me by the leadership team, as we go ahead on this journey of building inspiring, sustainable, and guest-focused resorts that set new benchmarks for experiential travel in the Maldives”.