​​​Exclusive: Who Will Take the Helm at Six Senses After Neil Jacobs’ Departure?

Speculations mount as the luxury wellness brand prepares for a leadership transition

July, 2025 — Six Senses is at a crossroads. With CEO Neil Jacobs officially stepping down after a transformative decade-long tenure, industry insiders are buzzing these days about who might succeed him. While the company has yet to announce a replacement, several high-profile names are already circulating as potential candidates.

The Contenders: Frontrunners for the Role - LHN's Editors have speculated and have come up with suggestions - Read more here

What’s at Stake?

Jacobs leaves big shoes to fill—under his leadership, Six Senses grew from a cult wellness brand to a global force (35+ properties) while championing sustainability (net-zero commitments, Earth Lab initiatives). His successor must balance:

• Expansion vs. exclusivity (new markets like Japan and Australia are rumored).

• Tech integration (AI-driven wellness? Virtual retreats?).

• Maintaining the brand’s soul amid corporate parent IHG’s portfolio strategy.

The Timeline

Sources suggest an announcement could come by September 2025, ahead of Six Senses’ highly anticipated Saudi Arabia mega-resort debut in 2026. One Thing’s Clear: Whoever takes over will define the next era of “luxury that loves the planet.” Will it be a hospitality stalwart, a sustainability visionary, or a curveball hire? ... Read more here

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