People on the Move

Tony Fernandes is leaving to pursue ‘other commitments’

In and out: Tony Fernandes steps down from AirAsiaXAfter brief stint as acting CEO, the prominent airline chief makes a quick X-it.

Lam Yi Young will officially join Resorts World Sentosa in 2023.

There's a new deputy at Resorts World SentosaIncoming COO Lam Yi Young will work alongside CEO Tan Hee Tech in Resorts World Sentosa's development and operations.

Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach’s new GM has 28 years of hospitality experience at his fingertips.

Hyatt’s hospitality stalwart heads Andaz Pattaya Jomtien BeachRanjeet Y. Rajebhosale who has proved his immense worth in Hyatt hotels and resorts for two decades shores up to helm Andaz...

Alvaro Berton kickstarted his hospitality journey with Meliá Hotels International.

Meliá’s veteran heads to Ho Tram for travel boomHaving spent multiple years with Meliá Hotels International, Alvaro Berton is now GM of Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort.

Carl Jones comes into the new role following his position with SAP Concur as regional VP, head of strategy, Asia Pacific and Greater China.

Bring on SAP Concur's new SEA managing directorThe travel stalwart brings to his new role over two decades of experience with the aim of effecting transformation.

Katerina Giannouka joins Jumeirah Group after seeing through the completion of her five-year strategic plan at Radisson Hotel Group.

The first lady at the forefront of Jumeirah GroupKaterina Giannouka takes the reigns of Jumeirah Group as the first female CEO of a Middle Eastern hospitality firm.

Chris Hall joins Ponant following his appointment as CEO of APT Travel Group.

Aussie travel legend appointed CEO of PonantChris Hall joins Ponant to spearhead the luxury cruise line’s planned growth across Asia Pacific.

Khoo-Gan joins Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay after her four-year tenure as GM of Dorsett Singapore.

Meet the GM of the new Paradox SingaporeJessie Khoo-Gan has been appointed general manager of the recently rebranded Paradox Singapore Merchant Court.

Suranga Ratnayake is now COO at Aitken Spence Travels, taking over from Tikiri Ellepola.

Aitken Spence Travels top executive ascends to COOWith over two decades in travel and leisure, Suranga Ratnayake takes over from previous COO Tikiri Ellepola.

Jeremy Aniere, Marcel Holman, Richard Tan, Margaret Paul and Anne Golden will report directly to CEO Choe Peng Sum.

Pan Pacific rejig takes leadership closer to the groundThe new organisational structure allows the five leaders to develop closer relations with the hotels in their region.