Stian Commaille appointed General Manager of Matetsi Victoria Falls

We are delighted to share the news that Stian Commaille has been appointed General Manager of Matetsi Victoria Falls. Stian joined us in June 2023 and he and his family have had the opportunity to settle into their new home in Victoria Falls.

Stian will work closely with the Gardiner family to ensure that their vision for Matetsi Victoria Falls continues to be realised on the ground, and that the offering on property continues to be elevated.

Stian, who brings with him a wealth of knowledge from his experiences in 5* luxury hospitality at the One&Only and Cape Grace in Cape Town, loves nature and wildlife. In his own words, “I have been looking for an opportunity to combine my passions for hospitality and conservation and I am grateful to be joining an organization whose mission it is to regenerate vast areas of pristine wilderness and create opportunities for locals. I look forward to sharing my skills and experience with the dedicated team here at Matetsi Victoria Falls, and together creating everlasting memories for our guests, while making a positive impact on both the environment and within the local community.”

Stian has a fascinating background, having started his working career in the South African Navy in2000. He later moved to London and held various positions including a role with the City of London and another with Crisis UK (an NGO addressing homelessness). Whilst in London he gained an International Diploma in Business Administration and qualified as a Health and Safety professional. At the One&Only, where he began his hospitality career over 10 years ago, Stian was responsible for rooms division, front and back of house operations and was a member of the Senior Management team of the business.

In 2015, Stian joined Cape Grace, a privately owned 5* luxury hospitality business, where he held various operational roles and was part of the Executive Management team responsible for setting vision and delivering world class service. Most recently, Stian was employed by the Accor group as a Cluster Director for Sub-Saharan Africa. Stian’s appointment is just one of the many investments that the Gardiner family is making in the future of Matetsi Victoria Falls. 

We are delighted to have Stian leading the team who collectively continue to create Matetsi Magic everyday.