Singapore: The former CEO of Six Senses Neil Jacobs has stepped down from his role after 13 years leading the brand.
Writing on LinkedIn, Jacobs announced his last day as CEO of Six Senses.
He said: “Leading Six Senses has been one of the greatest privileges of my career. From the start, we set out to create something different: a brand rooted in purpose and guided by the belief that hospitality can be both deeply meaningful and genuinely regenerative. We didn’t just build hotels, we built a culture where sustainability, wellness, design, and experience were always in service of something greater.”
Jacobs spent 14 years at Four Seasons and four years at Starwood Capital before joining Pegasus Capital Advisors, which bought the Six Senses brand in 2012.
In 2019, IHG acquired Six Senses from Pegasus for $300 million. Now, the Six Senses portfolio stands at 27 hotels and resorts in operation and a further 38 in the pipeline.
“Some might assume stepping down means slowing down or retiring. That road is not for me,” continued Jacobs. “I’ll soon be announcing a new venture, one that feels like a return to my own wild origins. A chance to explore fresh ideas, challenge assumptions, and collaborate with kindred spirits who believe, as I do, that hospitality can be a force for good.
“To the entire Six Senses family and my IHG Hotels & Resorts colleagues: thank you for the trust, the memories, and the impact we’ve made together. More to come soon.”
Highlights:
• Neil Jacobs, the former CEO of Six Senses, has stepped down after 13 years.
• IHG acquired the brand for $300 million in 2019, with the portfolio now comprising 27 open hotels and 38 more planned.
• Jacobs previously held senior roles at Four Seasons, Starwood Capital, and Pegasus Capital Advisors.
• A new venture has been teased, described as a return to Jacobs’ “wild origins”.
