KSL Capital Partners Takes Majority Stake in Soneva
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Small private equity firm KSL Capital Partners took a majority interest in sustainable luxury hotel brand Soneva.
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Following an initial investment in 2019, KSL Capital Partners exercised its right to convert securities to take a majority interest in sustainable luxury hotel brand Soneva. The Shivdasanis, the founders, will retain a stake. Neil Gallagher was appointed CEO of Soneva, coming to them from Clermont Hotel Group, where he was CEO and CFO.
