Sumesh Gopal

A purpose driven community builder, currently heads Wellbeing as Director of Well-Being at The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel since 2019, the first five star holistic wellbeing resort in the Middle East, a perfect balance of holistic wellbeing in an urban retreat and Dubai’s vibrant energy at Palm Jumeirah Dubai aligned with UN SDG 3 – Good health and Wellbeing for all and inspired by the UAE National Wellbeing strategy. My IKIGAI as an alchemist, corporate monk, happiness philosopher, impact investor, strategic advisor and consciousness strategist is to uplift happiness, energy, elevate consciousness and optimize human potential through mind-body integrated approach to self-transformation, unravel the ancient wisdom of physical, mental and emotional wellbeing through the prism of modern positive mind psychology and quantum physics and be a source of joy, bliss, light, enthusiasm, grace and inspiration to global humanity to realize infinite human potential in creating immense abundance of happiness, health and prosperity through infinite love and immense gratitude. I am focused on curating experiential highly personalized transformative inspiring bespoke retreats and premium upscale mindful wellbeing journeys for individuals and corporates with commitment and passion in a safe and non-judgmental environment ensuring we touch our core true inner self and unleash our infinite potential within us by just being ourselves, tapping into the flow of the unified field of consciousness effortlessly. Previous roles include leading the travel trade sales teams at Dubai based Wyndham and Accor properties. Also held several key sales and marketing positions with Metropolitan Hotel Sheikh Zayed, Habtoor Grand Resort and Spa Jumeirah Beach Dubai Marina ( Habtoor Hotels) Was a member of the teaching faculty at the prestigious “Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration”, Manipal during the year 1999-2003 and has a strong knowledge of hospitality operations, management, training, sales and marketing functions with an enriching experience of over two decades. Very focused and value based revenue driven, he is a community builder with heartful inter personal relationships and thought leadership which has helped him create immense value throughout his career across verticals spanning luxury hospitality, healthcare, private banking and now wellbeing.