Appointed Senior Vice President, Design & Construction in January 2025, Ons plays an instrumental role in Belmond’s journey to elevate its offering to new heights of luxury and guest experience.

With a diverse portfolio of 43 properties Ons’ leadership is instrumental in delivering Belmond’s ambitious renovation plan, which spans hotels, trains, safari lodges, and boats. He is responsible for refining Belmond’s design and construction processes to ensure efficiency and excellence in project execution.

Ons plays a key role in building the heritage of the future with a continued focus on exceptional craftsmanship, leading renovations which respect and celebrate buildings’ history and local environment.

He is also responsible for identifying and collaborating with some of the world’s most talented designers and architects who further enrich Belmond’s creative vision and commitment to crafting experiences. Guests are invited to discover a new pace of travel and to foster deeper connections with nature, local culture, and people.

Projects at Belmond include working with Peter Marino, the famed architect and interior designer, on a multi-phase renovation project of the Venetian icon, Hotel Cipriani, collaborating with Martin Brudnizki Design Studio on the rejuvenation of Portofino’s most storied hideaway, Splendido, and the reimagined Villa Beatrice, and, most recently, the renovation of Villa San Michele, an emblem of
Renaissance architecture.

Ons has a wealth of global experience in luxury design and architecture, having held leadership positions at prestigious brands including Chanel, Montblanc, and, most recently, Saint Laurent, where he was Global Director of Architecture and Real Estate.