IHG Hotels & Resorts announce the appointment of Yann Gillet as Area General Manager for Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa and Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman. Gillet has over 25 years’ experience as a hospitality leader. He is known for having a strategic vision, his ability to elevate luxury hotels worldwide, and his guest-centric leadership.
Gillet joins IHG Hotels & Resorts from One&Only Aesthesis on the Athens Riviera, where he played an integral role in shaping the resort’s ultra-luxury positioning. He led the iconic Hotel Martinez, in Cannes, where he enhanced its Riviera-lifestyle allure, and strengthened its reputation as a leading European destination. His distinguished career also includes leadership roles at Grand Hyatt São Paulo, Park Hyatt Chennai, Park Hyatt Johannesburg, and Hyatt Regency Casablanca, where he successfully implemented strategic growth initiatives, navigated complex market conditions, and introduced transformative guest experiences.
Gillet, who will take on the role of overseeing Grand Cayman’s most sought after resorts, will be responsible for both Kimpton Seafire Resort + spa and Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman. He will ensure that each continues to push the boundaries in terms of luxury, lifestyle and guest experience.
Kimpton Seafire Resort + spa, one Grand Cayman’s only 10-star Forbes properties continues to raise standards in Caribbean luxury. In 2025 the resort earned the prestigious Forbes Five-Star designation for both the property and the SPA at Seafire for the second consecutive year. Seafire is widely celebrated for its exceptional service, beachfront setting, and innovative guest experiences, including its acclaimed Library by the Sea, a literary-inspired cocktail lounge. No. 35 on North America’s 50 Best Bars list and recipient of the London Essence Best New Opening Award, Library by the Sea has redefined the hotel bar experience through inventive mixology and an intimate, storytelling-driven ambiance.
Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman is a bold and design-forward hotel that opened in Grand Cayman in 2024. It brings a bold perspective to the Seven Mile Beach. The interiors of the hotel, designed by award-winning Farouki Farouki celebrate the island’s natural splendor, maritime heritage and vibrant arts scene. They feature custom artworks and curated pieces by local Caymanian artists and Caribbean artists. The culinary excellence of Hotel Indigo is also at its core, with a diverse range of dining experiences. Rasa, an immersive rotating exhibition kitchen, offers an ever-evolving global tasting experience, while Pom Pom, one of the island’s only rooftop lounges, pairs South American-inspired small plates and inventive cocktails with stunning sunset views.
Gillet said, “I am truly honored to be joining Kimpton Seafire Hotel Indigo Grand cayman. These two exceptional properties redefine luxury and lifestyle hospitality.” “With their dedication to innovation and top-notch service, I’m thrilled to work alongside their talented team to continue improving the guest experience.”
Gillet, a native of Bordeaux, France holds a degree in Hotel Management from the Paris Hotel School. He also holds a master’s degree in Hotel Administration from Hotel Management School of Strasbourg and an MBA equivalent in Finance from Sorbonne University. He is an avid runner, triathlete and loves outdoor adventures with his Beagle. He and his wife Lucile are moving to Grand Cayman as they embrace island living.
