Six Senses CEO Steps Down After 13-Year Tenure
Neil Jacobs fundamentally redefined ultra-luxury resorts by positioning Six Senses with themes of wellness and environmental stewardship. This created a new market category that many rival brands have been emulating.
Neil Jacobs, CEO of ultra-luxury resort brand Six Senses, said he's stepping down after 13 years of leading the brand through a major expansion and its pre-pandemic acquisition by IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group).
'I am stepping away from leadership of the company and setting out on a new adventure," Jacobs wrote in a LinkedIn post on Monday.
Under Jacobs' leadership, Six Senses evolved from 8 Asian beachfront resorts into a globally recognized brand with 26 open properties in places like Bhutan, Fiji, and the Seychelles, and more than 30 in the works. The brand, whose rooms typically cost over $1,000 a night, has become known for its emphasis on sustainability and wellness, including sleep specialists and longevity treatments.
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