Michael Manz is Chairman of the Board of Directors. He is an entrepreneur and investor in hospitality and tourism. He holds a Masters of Music degree from Zürich Conservatory and an MBA from SDABocconi. As founding partner of the boutique hospitality firm 'Swiss Hospitality Partners' he strategically consults hotel owners all over the world. He also founded the 'Swiss Hospitality Collection' where he successfully consulted more than 40 hotels. He is also member on the board of 'Oro Verde Hotels' in Ecuador, a company that manages a portfolio of 7 hotels in South America. Michael also brought the Ritz Carlton brand to Switzerland, by opening their first hotel in Geneva, the Ritz Carlton hotel de la Paix. Michael Manz lives in Malta, is married and has 3 children.