Former General Manager of Peter Island Resort Mr Wilbert A. Mason(left) returns as general manager while Edward Linsley(right) is removed from the general manager position. Photo: Internet Source

Peter Island Resort is preparing to welcome guests back for the 2026/2027 season when it reopens on October 21, and the award-winning British Virgin Islands private-island resort has announced a new leadership team to guide its next chapter. Photo: Internet Source

The appointments bring together senior hospitality professionals with extensive experience in luxury resort operations, culinary innovation, and food and beverage management across the Caribbean and international markets.

Wilbert Mason returns as General Manager

Wilbert A. Mason returns to Peter Island Resort as General Manager, taking over from Edward Linsley. Mason brings an intimate knowledge of the property and a clear vision for its future. Mason previously led the resort from 2008 to 2015, a period marked by service refinement, team development, and a focus on preserving the island’s distinctive character as the region’s largest private island resort.

Mason brings more than 25 years of experience leading luxury resorts and hospitality organisations throughout the Caribbean and internationally. He is recognised for operational excellence, strategic repositioning, revenue growth, team development, and the delivery of elevated, authentic guest experiences. 

Most recently, Mason served as Hotel Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos, where he directed daily operations at the 147-room luxury resort. Before that, he was Managing Director of Ocean Club Resorts, leading the property’s strategic repositioning, revenue growth, brand development, and comprehensive enhancement of the guest experience. 

His career also includes leadership roles at Landings Resort & Spa in St. Lucia, Regent Palms in Turks & Caicos, Sandy Lane in Barbados, Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada, and Palm Island Resort in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Mason holds an MBA from Regis University and dual bachelor’s degrees in Business Management and Hospitality Management from Utah Valley University. He is a Certified Hotel Administrator and Master Certified Food & Beverage Executive, and he holds Cornell University executive certificates in Revenue Management and Food & Beverage Management. 

Joshua Nudd appointed Executive Chef

Joshua Nudd joins Peter Island Resort as Executive Chef, bringing more than 30 years of culinary and luxury hospitality experience gained across destinations including Aspen, Newport Beach, Beverly Hills, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Hawaii, and the Bahamas.

Chef Nudd has played a key role in the opening and repositioning of luxury properties, the development of creative culinary concepts, and the management of food and beverage operations. He most recently served as Executive Chef at Sensei Porcupine Creek, Sensei by Nobu, leading culinary operations at the renowned wellness retreat.

Prior to that role, he was Director of Food & Beverage at The Little Nell in Aspen, a Relais & Châteaux, Forbes Five-Star, and AAA Five-Diamond property. His previous leadership positions include The Peninsula Beverly Hills, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, The Abaco Club on Winding Bay, The Temple House by Swire Hotels, and The Island Hotel Newport Beach.

A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Chef Nudd holds an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts.

Gowdhaman Perumal named Director of Food & Beverage

Gowdhaman Perumal, known professionally as GP, has been appointed Director of Food & Beverage. He brings more than 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality, food and beverage, and catering operations, with an international career spanning India, the Middle East, the Seychelles, and the Caribbean.

GP is described as a hands-on leader with a strong record of coaching and empowering teams while creating exceptional luxury culinary experiences. He most recently served as Director of Food & Beverage at Rosewood Baha Mar, where he oversaw nine food and beverage outlets. 

Before joining Rosewood Baha Mar, GP worked at Rosewood Little Dix Bay, where he played an integral role in the resort’s reopening and operations. His career also includes leadership positions with Kempinski Seychelles Resort, Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre, Rotana properties in Abu Dhabi, and earlier roles in India.