Poonam Dhawan-Leach
Chief Executive Officer
Poonam joined The Hideaways Club in 2011 as Chief Financial Officer and was appointed CEO in 2014. She is a Chartered Management Accountant with over 20 years' experience in travel and hospitality, gained in various senior financial and commercial roles. Prior to joining The Hideaways Club, Poonam was Finance and Commercial Director at TUI Travel Plc's Specialist Holidays Group, Commercial Finance Director at Opodo Ltd and Finance Director UK&I at Hilton Worldwide.
Jenny Daviez
PA to CEO
Jenny joined The Hideaways Club in 2020 bringing with her a wealth of administrative, operations and service experience gained mainly at luxury hotels. Prior to joining The Hideaways Club, she was Executive Assistant to the GM at The Kimpton Fitzroy, Assistant to the F&B Director at BVLGARI Hotel London, Guest Relations Manager at City Apartments in London and HR Assistant at Hotel Plaza Athenee in Paris. Jenny has a Master's Degree in Hospitality and speaks fluent French and Spanish.
Daniel Healey
Operations Director
Daniel joined The Hideaways Club in 2020 bringing with him a
wealth of operations, commercial and service experience gained at
luxury hotels. Prior to joining The Hideaways Club, Daniel was
Hotel Manager at The Kimpton Fitzroy, at The Bloomsbury London and
at the Danesfield House Hotel and Spa. He has also held the
position of Director of Operations at The Hempel Hotel and at
Rydges South Bank (Brisbane, Australia). Daniel is also a St Julian
Scholar and part of the highly regarded Master Innholders, publicly
recognised as a standard bearer for the hopsitality industry.
Daniel oversees the Concierge team and all property operations
across 30+ Club home locations around the world.
Email: danielhealey@thehideawaysclub.com
Andras Lakezi
Regional Operations Manager
Andras joined The Hideaways Club in 2020 bringing with him a wealth of experience in the hospitality sector. Prior to joining The Hideaways Club, he held senior management roles at the 5 star London Hilton Park Lane, The Kimpton Fitzroy and Sofitel Budapest. Andras is responsible for managing property operations in Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Italy and Switzerland.
Alistair Jack
Regional Operations Manager
Alistair joined The Hideaways Club in 2013 bringing with him 20 years of operational experience in the hospitality and leisure sectors. Prior to joining The Hideaways Club, he held senior management positions with David Lloyd Leisure, Chelsea Harbour Club, Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International and the luxury Mulia Resort Bali. Alistair is responsible for managing property operations in Indonesia, Japan, Portugal, Spain, Thailand and UAE.
Email: alistairjack@thehideawaysclub.com
Gurvan Quelo
Regional Operations Manager
Gurvan joined The Hideaways Club in 2020 bringing with him a wealth of experience in the hospitality sector. Prior to joining The Hideaways Club, he held senior management positions at La Barbe Restaurant and Careys Manor. Gurvan is responsible for managing property operations in France, Mauritius, South Africa, Morocco, Turkey and UK.
Luyanda Alexander
Operations Support Manager
Luyanda joined The Hideaways Club in 2017. He is an honors graduate from the prestigious Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland. He gained his early hospitality experience with Sandals Resorts in the Bahamas as well as with CBRE Hotels in London. Luyanda is responsible for supporting the Operations and Concierge team on initiatives to enhance Owners' experiences as well as all operational reporting processes and website management.
Maria Moro
Head of Personal Concierge
Maria was born and raised in Madrid where she obtained a degree in Tourism, and is fluent in English and Spanish. Before moving to London, Maria worked in other countries including Monaco and the US, and her jobs have always revolved around customer services and guest relations, whether in hotels, cruise companies or airlines. After 10 years spent in the hospitality industry, Maria joined The Hideaways Club in 2014. She loves the exclusive concept of the Club and being able to build a relationship with the Owners.
Angelica Pothos
Marketing Manager
Angelica joined The Hideaways Club in 2021 bringing with her key experience and passion for marketing, branding and communications gained in the luxury hospitality and business services industries. Prior to joining The Hideaways Club, she was Brand, Marketing & PR Manager at The Reverie Saigon in Vietnam and Head of Marketing & Events with Marble Hill Partners in London. Angelica has an MSc in Marketing & Branding and speaks fluent Greek.
Karl Barabich
Head of Finance
Karl joined The Hideaways Club in 2014. He is a Certified Chartered Accountant and brings with him 15 years' financial experience gained in the Banking and Audit sectors. Prior to joining The Hideaways Club, he was Financial Controller at Barclays Bank PLC for both Gibraltar and Cyprus branches. Karl is based at the Club's Head Office in Gibraltar and is responsible for all financial controls and financial processing, accounting and reporting for the Club.
Daniel Chiappe
Finance Manager
Daniel joined The Hideaways Club in 2015. Prior to this he spent 10 years with Grant Thornton in Gibraltar. Daniel is based at the Head Office in Gibraltar and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Finance team.
Elouise Asquez
Financial Accountant
Elouise joined The Hideaways Club in 2018. Prior to this she spent 13 years in banking where she gained extensive experience in customer service, regulated practices and trust administration. Elouise is based at the Head Office in Gibraltar and currently working towards an accounting qualification.
Kayleigh Yeo
Financial Accountant
Kayleigh joined The Hideaways Club in 2015. Prior to this she
spent 5 years as Audit Assistant with BDO in Gibraltar. Kayleigh is
based at the Head Office in Gibraltar and currently working towards
an accounting qualification.
Email: kayleighyeo@thehideawaysclub.com
Colin Bruen
Corporate Finance Manager
Colin has been with The Hideaways Club since inception in 2007. He is a Chartered Accountant with a wealth of financial experience. Prior to joining The Hideaways Club, Colin spent 10 years in practice, including 4 years with Ernst & Young in the Middle East, before moving into industry where he was Finance Director at Berlitz for 7 years and Finance Director at Fitness Exchange for 9 years. Colin is responsible for all structural and taxation matters in relation to Club homes and for ensuring all regulatory compliance across the global operations.
Diana Franco-Montoya
Legal Counsel
Diana joined The Hideaways Club in 2011 bringing with her extensive legal experience in the financial sector. Prior to joining The Hideaways Club, she was Associate Director at Barclays Bank PLC (London) for 8 years and has held various other senior fund derivatives lawyer positions. She has a strong academic background including a Ph.D. in Law from the University of Cambridge. Diana is responsible for providing legal advice in all areas of the Club, in particular funds and regulatory.
Email: diana@thehideawaysclub.com