SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS has announced the appointment of Ram as General Manager of RAH GILI MALDIVES, the debut property in its new portfolio of lifestyle-led private islands. Scheduled to open in early 2026, RAH GILI MALDIVES represents a bold departure from conventional resort formats—one defined by rhythm, narrative, and emotional tone. Ram’s appointment signals the shift from concept to experience, with his leadership anchoring the resort’s transition into pre-opening and beyond.

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A hospitality leader with more than two decades of experience across Mauritius and the Maldives, Ram brings a rare blend of operational discipline and cultural fluency. His background includes overseeing complex resort environments and leading high-performing teams across multiple nationalities. At RAH GILI, he is tasked not only with launching a resort, but with laying the operational foundation for a brand built on subtlety, presence, and emotional clarity.

Being first matters,” Ram says. “This isn’t just about preparing to open. It’s about building a tone that resonates long after the first guest arrives. My focus is on creating a culture where service feels natural, energy is grounded, and the experience lives beyond the moment.”

Ram’s leadership is rooted in two ideas that shape the way he leads: the Power of NOW and the Magic of YES. The first is about acting with urgency—being fully present, tuned in, and ready to move when the moment calls for it. The second is about possibility—building a team culture where ideas are met with encouragement, curiosity, and action rather than hesitation.

These aren’t abstract values. They define how he leads.

Each morning begins with Ram exploring the island. Not to inspect, but to connect. He prefers to read the energy of the day firsthand, meeting his team in passing moments, sensing what’s unfolding before it gets written down. “You learn more from walking a space than you do from a report,” he explains. “You feel what’s working and what isn’t. That kind of visibility and presence shapes everything.”

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Ram’s prior leadership brought together talent from over 20 different cultural backgrounds. His success wasn’t built on uniformity—it was built on attention. On listening before directing. On creating frameworks where people could contribute authentically while staying aligned with the resort’s tone. “Unity is not a byproduct of systems,” Ram notes. “It’s the result of intentional culture—something you model, not enforce.”

This is especially relevant for RAH GILI—an island shaped by feeling as much as structure. It’s being built for guests who notice energy, rhythm, and emotional nuance, not just aesthetics. From ambient soundscapes and scent rituals to guest rituals and subtle service patterns, every detail is designed to create space for reflection and resonance. Ram’s leadership will ensure those elements move beyond brand decks and into rahgili.com daily reality. He will work closely with the resort’s leadership to bring consistency across guest experience and sensory detail—ensuring the island’s daily flow reflects its tone and purpose. While the brand continues to lead financial, commercial and marketing direction at a strategic level, Ram’s role ensures that operational delivery and guest-facing moments remain aligned with the broader vision. His focus includes team culture and service delivery, cross-functional collaboration, and shaping an environment with positive energy and emotion work in sync.

“Each island in the collection will have its own personality,” Ram adds. “But what connects us is the ability to deliver emotion with clarity. RAH GILI will be the first to show what that looks like in practice.”

Marc Gussing, Director of Operations at SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS, shares: “Ram brings the kind of presence that doesn’t demand attention but still sets the tone. He has an instinct for emotional leadership—how to carry the brand’s deeper tone through systems, people, and detail. At RAH GILI, we’re not just delivering luxury. We are delivering emotional connectivity.”

Outside of work, Ram’s grounding rituals reflect the same balance he brings to his role. He plays football to stay connected to movement and rhythm. Tennis sharpens his focus. And regular visits to Mauritius— where he began his career—help restore perspective.

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When asked to describe his leadership style in texture, he answers without hesitation: “Polished driftwood. Shaped by time, smoothed by challenge. Solid, yes—but also fluid. Leadership should hold shape without needing to harden.”

RAH GILI MALDIVES opens in early 2026 and is positioned as the tone-setter for the SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS brand. Ram’s arrival marks the beginning of daily life taking shape on the island—where tone is no longer conceptual, but carried forward in the way people lead, interact, and show up for the guest and each other.