KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Adam Stewart, executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International and one of the Caribbean’s most influential business leaders, has been named to The Wall Street Journal’s prestigious CEO Council—an exclusive, invitation-only body of top global executives known for shaping the future of business and public policy.
Stewart joins a high-profile roster that includes leaders from companies such as Microsoft, Bank of America, the New York Stock Exchange, Toyota, Verizon, Deloitte, and TikTok. He appears at number 297 on a list of 359 CEOs, placing the Caribbean squarely within the global economic conversation.
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“I am thrilled to join this powerful community of global leaders driving meaningful conversations and bold decisions,” Stewart said. “Representing Sandals Resorts and the Caribbean at this level is an honor. I look forward to sharing our unique perspective on innovation and the future of hospitality while connecting with some of the brightest, most influential minds in the business.”
As executive chairman of both Sandals Resorts International and the Jamaica Observer, Stewart builds on the legacy of his father, the late Gordon “Butch” Stewart, who founded the Sandals brand in 1981. Under Adam Stewart’s leadership, the company has undergone bold transformation—expanding across the region and launching Sandals 2.0, a new era of luxury hospitality innovation.
Beyond hotels, Stewart’s impact spans education, community development, and sustainable tourism. He founded the Sandals Foundation, which supports initiatives in environmental preservation and youth empowerment across the Caribbean. His other venture, Island Routes, has become the region’s leading tour company, offering over 500 immersive cultural and nature-based experiences.
In 2023, Stewart was appointed Ambassador and Special Investment Envoy for Jamaica, a role underscoring his influence not only as a tourism executive but as a voice for regional development on the world stage.
With his appointment to the WSJ CEO Council, Stewart brings Caribbean innovation, resilience, and leadership to a global network that sets the tone for future economic and policy decisions.
