Dionisio Hernández-Gil (59) is one of the most recognizable and recognized hospitality entrepreneurs on the Costa del Sol. He opened a beach bar on the Santa Petronila beach in Marbella in 1995.

Dioni studied Law but decided to turn what he first started as a hobby or fun into a job. His company has more than 1,000 employees in Spain, and something he is proud of. In recent years he has made more than 50 million euros in recent openings.