Virgin Hotels Collection, the parent brand of Virgin Hotels and Virgin Limited Edition, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rayhan Arif as Chief Commercial & Financial Officer.
Rayhan Arif brings to his new role a wealth of experience in brand building, strategic and financial expertise, which he has developed over the past eight years at the Virgin Group. Rayhan, who is a trusted leader within the Virgin portfolio and has played a key role in the growth and incubation of some of Virgin’s most dynamic initiatives, will take on the position. His long-standing connection to Virgin Hotels—as a Board Observer—makes this appointment a natural next chapter in his journey, bringing hands-on insight into the brand’s DNA and commercial vision.
He has held board positions with Virgin Mobile Latin America and HiddenLight Productions. Prior to that, he was involved in Virgin Orbit, BMR Energy and the Virgin Group Acquisition Corps. These roles reflect his ability to drive growth across industries—from hospitality and mobile communications to sustainability and space tech.
Rayhan worked as an investment professional for AEA Investors before joining Virgin Group. AEA Investors is a global private equity company that specializes in leveraged buyouts. He started his career in Bain & Company’s New York office as a Management Consultant. Mr. Arif holds a B.A. Mr. Arif received a B.A.
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Virgin Hotels Collection has been on a rapid growth trajectory, with new properties being developed in international markets and recent openings. This appointment signals a commitment to strategic expansion and operational excellence.
