Shout Out Loud to Welcome W Maldives’ New Disruptor GM!

Saturday 6th of March 2021

Bold, unscripted, luxurious and iconic, W Maldives is for the ones who obsess a desire to soak it all in, live it up and hit repeat. Fitting in perfectly with the description, Idu Ribeiro joins the resort as the new General Manager who has come to disrupt everything – for the better of course! Blending in his lust for hospitality, great leadership, restless adventurer and risk-taker attitude, Idu is undoubtedly the perfect leader to deliver W brand’s unique guest promise - luxury guest experience with the bold, playful and vibrant character.

For 24 eventful years, the Brazilian born hotelier has been seasoning his career in the hospitality industry in different leadership positions with industry-leading brands. His appetite for the industry has led him to five countries across two continents developing a multicultural mindset and cultivating his leadership and experiences in different disciplines of the industry. Diving into his third continent, Idu is amplified to join Asia Pacific from Actual Marriott Hotel Panama, GM - his most recent role prior to his appointment at W Maldives.

Idu believes in being a hands-on manager who inspires his team to make great difference in the guest experience by simply paying attention to the smallest details. He learned from different segments and challenges improving his capabilities to adapt and to set clear strategies to achieve goals at the end of the day.

W Maldives waved its last hello to its recent 3-year Disruptor General Manager, Anuj Sharma, who is now moving up to rock Singapore as Marriott International, Area Director of Operations – Singapore, Malaysia and Maldives. Passing his throne to Idu to BEAT THE DRUM LOUDER AND LEAD THE PACK BOLDER!

Let's wish Idu an epic success with W Maldives!