Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort announces the appointment of Frederik Van den Borre as General Manager, effective 15 January 2026.

Frederik will oversee the resort’s strategy and day-to-day operations, focusing on enhancing the guest experience, strengthening commercial performance, maintaining brand standards, and supporting team development across the property.

After joining Minor Hotels in 2022 as Executive Assistant Manager at Anantara Mui Ne Resort, Frederik later served as Acting General Manager and led the property through a full refurbishment. He then assumed the role of General Manager at Avani Hai Phong Harbour View Hotel in mid-2022, before returning to Anantara Mui Ne Resort in August 2024 as General Manager.

A German national, Frederik brings more than two decades of hospitality experience across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. He began his career at the iconic Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Hamburg, Germany, before taking on his first international assignment as Assistant Food and Beverage Manager with Raffles in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. He subsequently held senior food and beverage leadership roles with Kempinski Hotels across multiple regions, including at landmark properties including Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul and Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi before joining The Peninsula Shanghai as Executive Assistant Manager overseeing food and beverage operations.

“Frederik brings a strong operational focus shaped by diverse international experience. His leadership approach aligns well with Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort, and we are confident he will support the resort’s ongoing commitment to heartfelt hospitality and unforgettable guest experiences,” said Nicholas Smith, Vice President of Operations for Asia at Minor Hotels.

“It is a privilege to join Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort at this important moment. The destination holds a distinct character, and I look forward to working closely with the team to build on the resort’s established culture and guest experience,” added Frederik Van den Borre, General Manager, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort.

Located on the rocky shores of southern Sri Lanka, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort is a luxury beachfront hideaway renowned for its award-winning Ayurveda and impeccable dining experiences. The resort is regularly recognised as top luxury destination by international publications and is renowned for its culturally connected encounters in a naturally beautiful destination.