Over a century ago, a family from Mandvi in the Kutch area of Gujarat, India, moved to a small island nation across the Indian Ocean, gradually establishing a successful business. Fast forward to ten years ago, and the third generation of this family ventured into something new and grand. This brings us to the story of Sunil Shah, a businessman in Seychelles who bought his own island and transformed it into a luxurious resort.
Sunil Shah initially studied to become a Chartered Accountant (CA) but later joined his father’s business in Seychelles. Despite his financial background, he always held a passion for art, architecture, and nature. “As a child, I was fascinated by art and natural landscapes.
I wanted to create spaces that people could enjoy while also leaving a lasting legacy,” Sunil shared with Condé Nast Traveller. His desire to create something beautiful and enduring led him on an inspiring journey to transform Round Island into a unique and luxurious resort. Interestingly, Sunil Shah's drive for design runs in the family.
His grandfather, GM Bhuta, was a celebrated architect in the 1940s and 50s, known for his significant work on India’s IIT Bombay campus and Delhi's Raj Ghat. Sunil Shah leads AJ Shah & Associates, the top accounting firm in Seychelles, headquartered in Victoria, the capital. With his late father, Anant-Jivan Shah, he took on the ambitious project of acquiring Round Island, part of the Seychelles’ picturesque 150-island archipelago.
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