Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, a luxury adults-only island sanctuary in the South Malé Atoll, has announced the appointment of passionate hotelier David Caille as Resort Manager. With over 12 years of international hospitality experience across Thailand and the Maldives, David brings a refined operational approach, strong leadership presence and a profound commitment to guest experience.

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David’s career spans several renowned properties across Thailand and the Maldives. No stranger to the Anantara brand, he most recently served as Executive Assistant Manager – Operations at Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas. During his tenure, he played a key role in elevating guest satisfaction and enhancing service quality, including the introduction of more personalised villa hosting, as well as curated wellness and dining experiences.

In early 2025, David was seconded as taskforce Resort Manager at Naladhu Private Island Maldives, where he oversaw daily operations and helped uphold the resort’s distinct sense of private-island intimacy and refined service. Prior to this, he served as Hotel Manager at Layana Resort & Spa in Thailand, guiding the resort to the top of TripAdvisor’s rankings as the country’s leading luxury hotel.

Originally from Switzerland, David studied at the École Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), where his passion for travel, people and shared experiences shaped his path in hospitality. Fluent in French, English and German, he is known for his warm and engaging leadership style and his belief that meaningful hospitality is created through genuine human connection.

“Hospitality has shaped how I see life. It is about empathy, ease and sincere care. What inspires me most is creating places where guests can feel at home, connect naturally and enjoy the moment. At Anantara Veli, I am most excited to bring this spirit to life, to make the resort not only serene and beautiful, but also vibrant and social – a place where guests can share stories over sunset cocktails, dance barefoot by the ocean and feel part of something special,” shared David.

In his new role, David will oversee all operations at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, an adultsonly island retreat celebrated for its serene setting, mindful wellness approach and understated elegance. Located just a 30-minute speedboat journey from Velana International Airport in Male, the resort offers a collection of thoughtfully designed overwater and beachfront pool villas, each offering direct connection to the lagoon or shoreline and crafted with a focus on space, light and refined island living where guests can enjoy curated dining experiences and holistic wellness offering guided by Ayurvedic philosophy.

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Jason Kruse, Complex General Manager for Anantara Maldives, added, “David brings both operational expertise and genuine warmth to the role. His approach aligns perfectly with the spirit of Anantara Veli and we are confident that he will further enhance the guest journey and team culture on the island.“