Meet the Team

Meet the Swish Marbella Team

At Swish Marbella, luxury is personal – and so is our team. Behind every flawless villa stay, there’s a group of passionate individuals who make the magic happen (with a few inside jokes and plenty of coffee along the way).

From guest experience specialists and technical wizards to housekeeping heroes and creative minds, each member of our team brings their unique touch to ensure your stay is nothing short of exceptional.

We’re here for you — in multiple languages, across time zones, and always with a Swish smile.

Karen Ayat Issa

Karen

CEO & Co-Founder

Former lawyer and private banker turned entrepreneur, Karen is the heart and mind behind Swish Marbella. She leads the team with a balance of strategy, creativity, and people-first thinking, making sure every detail — from guest experience to brand vision — is just right.

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Superpower: Turning luxury into a feeling, not just a service.

Hajar Hirich

Hajar

Rental Manager

Luxury sales expert turned villa matchmaker. Hajar is all about efficiency — you’ll always get a clear yes or no, never a maybe. Fluent in FrenchEnglishArabic, and Spanish, she’ll make sure you feel at home in any language.

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Superpower: Cutting through the noise and making things happen.

Cristina Varella

Cristina

Guest Services Manager

With a background from Mandarin Oriental, Cristina has a sharp eye for aesthetics and the heart of a true host. She treats every guest as if they were family (and somehow finds time to create beautiful content too). Fluent in SpanishEnglish, and a touch of French.

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Superpower: Making everything look as good as it feels.

Imobach Gil

Imobach

Partnership & Growth Lead

From Hilton to the Costa del Sol, Imobach brings an international perspective and a strong commercial instinct. As Partnership & Growth Lead at Swish, he works closely with property owners and strategic partners to expand and elevate our portfolio, ensuring each villa is positioned to perform at the highest level.

With a background in hospitality and luxury, Imobach combines relationship building with a sharp eye for detail, overseeing how properties are presented, marketed, and integrated into the Swish collection. From Canada to Marbella, he plays a key role in driving growth and strengthening long-term partnerships, one exceptional villa at a time.

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Superpower: Making listings irresistible to guests.

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Jose

Technical & Maintenance Manager

Marbella is in Jose’s DNA — he knows every corner, every shortcut, and every hidden gem in town. Passionate and energetic, Jose brings a fiery touch to everything he does. Whether it’s sorting out a technical issue or handling last-minute requests, he’s always on the other side of the phone, day or night, ready to jump into action. Fluent in Spanish, English, German, and Italian, Jose is ready to assist guests and owners alike in four languages, making sure everyone feels understood and cared for (with a bit of passion too!).

He gets things done fast, no fuss, no delays – exactly what you want when the pressure’s on.

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Superpower: Solving problems before you’ve finished explaining them (and doing it with flair).

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Jayson

Housekeeping Lead

Shy but always smiling, Jayson is the quiet hero behind Swish’s pristine villas. Known for singing while he works, Jayson brings positive energy and attention to detail to every home he touches.

Always dependable and ready to go the extra mile, Jayson ensures that every space is spotless and welcoming for our guests.

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Superpower: Leaving behind sparkling villas... and a little tune.

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Vicente

Housekeeping

Reliable and dedicated, Vicente is a key part of the Swish housekeeping team. With a sharp eye for detail and a strong work ethic, he ensures every villa meets our exacting standards. Quiet but always present, Vicente is someone you can count on to make everything flawless behind the scenes.
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Superpower: Making every room feel like no one’s ever stayed there before (in the best way).

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Sam

Translator & Guest Liaison

Sam is our language bridge, opening doors (and oceans) by translating into French and Arabic. Thanks to Sam, our guests feel right at home, welcomed and understood in their native language. Behind the scenes or on guest calls, Sam ensures nothing gets lost in translation — only smooth, meaningful communication.

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Superpower: Speaking the language of connection, not just words.

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Anne

Housekeeping

Sweet, smiley, and always laughing, Anne brings sunshine into every villa she steps into. Known for her warm energy, love of a good dance move, and contagious positivity, she makes every team shift feel lighter and every home feel more alive.

Anne is also famous for her delicious breakfasts, adding an extra touch of care that guests truly remember. Whether it’s perfect presentation or simply making a villa feel welcoming, she does it all with heart.

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Superpower: Turning housekeeping into a celebration... and breakfast into an experience.

Access to an extraordinary collection of luxury villas and apartments with exceptional personality, all located in the very heart of Marbella. Our criteria? A love at first sight feeling.

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Click below to chat with our team or send us an email! hello@swishmarbella.com