Great leadership starts with the courage to think differently.
For James McBride, Co-Founder & CEO of NIHI Hotels, taking initiative, challenging convention and looking beyond job titles have been defining principles throughout his hospitality career.
Over the past decade, under his leadership, NIHI Sumba has earned international acclaim, becoming the only hotel in the history of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards to be named the No. 1 Hotel in the World for two consecutive years. In 2026, the resort was awarded Three MICHELIN Keys for the second consecutive year and ranked No. 35 on The World’s 50 Best Hotels list.
In this highlight from our latest Maison Stelliers webinar, hosted by Stéphane de Montgros, James shares his unconventional approach to leadership, including a memorable example of how thinking outside the box helped him create new opportunities.
Watch the highlight and discover more of James's perspectives in the full webinar replay on Maison Stelliers.
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