MEET Our Team
A team of over 80 passionate and dedicated professionals from 7 countries are here to serve you. Get to know our executive team.
Renate Hermes
Group Wellness Director | Integrative Health Coach
Adventurer, Traveler, Lifelong Learner, Wellness Advocate
Originally from Germany, Renate’s quest for holistic health and wellbeing has led her on a journey and career around the globe. Purpose and passion-driven she aspires, together with her team, to contribute to a healthier, happier, and kinder world.
As the leader of Duniye Spa, she thrives to bring the benefits of integrative wellness services to our very esteemed guest clientele in one of the most iconic natural wellness destinations on planet earth, The Maldives. Innovation, inspiration, and transformation are her core leadership principles. Most recently she has launched an innovative “Health for the Healer” – Integrative Health Coaching & Training and “Mindfulness@work” programs.
Her motto: “Lead the way, but ensure that your team has both strong roots and big wings so they can lead one day.”
DMPK Herath
Group Financial Controller
Mindful Living Advocate | Fitness Trainer
Herath is from Sri Lanka (Colombo) and for more than 16 years has successfully looked after the financial well-being of our company. He is not only an expert in accounting and finance but Herath can also be overheard participating in inspiring conversations about holistic well-being or leading fitness groups on the football pitch. Positive attitude, dedication, and commitment paired with a contagious smile and tones of patience are some of Herath’s many assets. Thanks to Herath’s teaching skills, our team of therapists and supervisors has become very skillful with excel spreadsheets.
He is also referred to as the master of multitasking.
Lhorie S. Tejada
Group Spa Administrator & Assistant Account Manager
Mountain Climber | Nature Lover
Originally from the Philippines (Manila), Lhorie came to Duniye Spas in 2018. She is a single parent with two gorgeous daughters and loves to climb mountains where she finds silence and peace of mind.
Her life changed when she started working in The Maldives. She realized that there is another life waiting for her, different from her past. From high heels to flip-flops, from mountain climbing to beach Yoga, jogging around the island, and mindfulness classes. Working and being part of Duniye Spa created a lot of positive changes in her life. She is very engaged in the multicultural island community. In her professional role, she ensures that all needs of the team and day-to-day operations are met, and assists the Financial Controller in all aspects of administration.
Lhorie likes to see herself as the caring mother of our team members.