Co-Founder & CBO
Sameer Vithal Mitbander
Service Industry leader with over 3 decades of leadership experience across Global Markets in diverse fields including, Tourism and Hospitality, Aviation (Ground Handling), Medical Tourism, MICE (Inbound), International Inbound and Mass (Charters, Cruises) Tourism, with various Globally renowned organizations, including the Taj Group (India), AGIV (Dubai), Thomas Cook (Germany) and TUI (UK).
Over the past 7 years, as a Business Strategist, he has founded and directed Tourism ventures, built the networked business for Vestige, and currently advises on Tourism and Hospitality projects, Real Estate ventures and International collaborations, while pursuing a Doctorate in Management Studies.
From a passive hobby in the world of Personal Finance, he has enhanced his knowledge and skills, over the past 5 years, to focus on providing Weatlh Management advisory services to individuals.
Co-Founder & CEO
Philip M Abranches
A seasoned hospitality professional with over 32 years of hands-on experience across hotels, restaurants, food & beverage operations, and hospitality management.
His expertise spans operational leadership, business turnaround strategies, pre-opening projects, cost control, team development, and full P&L management. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with owners, boards, and senior management teams to enhance profitability, elevate service standards, and improve operational efficiency.
Deeply rooted in Goa and understanding both its culture and evolving market, he identified a significant gap within the property and hospitality sector. Driven by his passion for the region and the industry, he is now on a mission to bridge this gap by delivering practical, sustainable, and value-driven solutions that redefine hospitality and property services in Goa
Associate Director – UAE
Dylan D’Costa
Dylan is an ex-hotelier born in Mumbai, with his roots from South Goa, Margao, with 17 years of Global Experience who traded F&B Operations for Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
Since moving to the Middle East in 2010, he’s worked with world-leading QSR brands, handling the Supply Chain side of the FMCG world.
A process-driven, obsessive about customer service excellence, and believe in transparency with stakeholders are non-negotiable. Whether it’s streamlining operations or troubleshooting on the fly,
He take personal ownership of getting things done right. Professional when it counts, practical when it matters, and always up for making the complex feel simple.
Associate Director – Bahrain
Peter A Gonsalves
Peter brings over 40 years of professional experience and has been a resident of Bahrain for more than 45 years, with extensive expertise in the Sales and F&B industries. Sales leadership is one of his core strengths.
Enhancing sales performance through strategic market research and effective lead generation. Skilled in fostering client relationships and mentoring sales teams of some of the finest automobile companies in Bahrain, he has significantly contributed to business growth and retention
He is an expert in sales presentations and brand-building strategies. His approach has consistently delivered strong results and high levels of client satisfaction throughout his career.
He is diligent in building and retaining client accounts through exceptional service, support, and relationship management. Driven sales management professional equipped to revitalize sales operations and align procedures to maximize profits and client acquisition.
Associate Director – Ireland
Alice Fernandes e Castell
Alice is a highly accomplished business professional with over 25 years of international experience spanning Sales, Marketing, Recruitment, Operations, and Business Management. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated a strong ability to drive business growth, build high-performing teams, and establish lasting client relationships across diverse industries and markets.
Born in Mumbai, India, with strong Goan heritage, Alice completed her graduation and further enhanced her professional credentials with a Diploma in Secretarial Practice and certification in MS Computer Applications. Her commitment to continuous learning and professional development has been a key factor in her long-standing success.
Alice’s career has taken her across multiple international markets, including the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Scotland, and Ireland, providing her with extensive cross-cultural business exposure and a deep understanding of global market dynamics. Her ability to adapt to diverse business environments and effectively engage with multicultural teams has enabled her to successfully lead initiatives across various sectors.
As Associate Director – Ireland at AlturaNexa, Alice is responsible for driving business development initiatives, strengthening client partnerships, expanding market presence, and supporting strategic growth across the European market. Her leadership, professionalism, and commitment to excellence continue to contribute significantly to the company’s vision of delivering exceptional value to clients and stakeholders alike.
Alice is recognized for her integrity, dedication, and people-centric leadership style, making her a trusted advisor to clients, colleagues, and business partners. Her extensive international experience and passion for fostering business success position her as a valuable leader within the AlturaNexa team.