A seasoned entrepreneur, Neil’s experience reflects a rare versatility, which has taken him from running hotels to building them from the ground up, financing ventures, opening doors, and closing deals. His new endeavor, Wild Origins, is a full-service creative advisory collective. Favoring impact over scale, it convenes a global network of people to advise hospitality groups, residential planners, and developers on everything from concept creation to brand building, financing, and operations. As a network, it can help clients through the entire process. As a platform for change, it aims to create a ripple effect where hospitality and development are a force for good.

Wild Origins is currently advising Capella Hotel Group on growth opportunities as well as guiding Desa Potato Head’s expansion and working with the private equity group Cain. Neil also has close ties with the Riyadh School of Tourism & Hospitality and Baccarat.

Widely regarded as a pioneer of purpose-led and emotional hospitality, Neil’s approach has always honored sustainability, wellness, and human connection. As CEO of Six Senses from 2012 to 2025, he transformed the company from a niche resort brand into a globally recognized brand, opening resorts in some of the world’s most beautiful destinations while also upholding its values in contemporary urban and residential environments and making sustainability a contractual commitment. Under his leadership, Six Senses expanded from eight to 26 properties, with a robust pipeline of more than 30 additional projects.

Prior to Six Senses, Neil held senior leadership roles at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Starwood Capital Group, with a career spanning the intersection of luxury, design, and transformative lifestyle concepts. His work has shaped some of the industry’s most admired properties. Having studied Hotel Management at Westminster University, French Civilization at La Sorbonne University and Italian culture and art in Florence, Neil speaks six languages and knows his vermicelli from his Botticelli.

His vision continues to influence the future of hospitality and beyond. And he’s just getting started.