Sonu Shivdasani – CEO and Joint Creative Director
A descendant of Indian parents, Sonu was born and studied largely in England, with some periods of his education in Nigeria and Switzerland. He is an alumnus of Eton College and a graduate of Oxford University, where he earned an MA in English Literature. During his time at Oxford, Sonu met his Swedish-born wife, Eva. They fell in love with the Maldives and leased an island there in 1990. After considerable effort and some good luck, their first resort, Soneva Fushi, opened in 1995. As a pioneer for luxury and environmental responsibility, Soneva Fushi redefined tourism in the Maldives and soon became known as the country’s premier island destination. While the evolution of Soneva keeps Sonu quite busy, he also enjoys reading, art, architecture, wine, travelling, wellness and ‘island living’ in general.
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Eva Malmström Shivdasani – Creative Director and Conscience
Eva has the challenging role of creating and overseeing all of Soneva’s interior designs. During the 70s and 80s, Eva was a top fashion model, appearing on the covers of more than 100 prestigious magazines world-wide. She also ran a successful clothing company, LEVA in Paris. Passionate about the environment and sustainability, Eva’s real flair is in her impeccable taste, innovative and unconventional ideas and her overall daring approach that ensures a different ‘feel’ for each project. Her attention to detail is legendary among her colleagues.
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