Capella Singapore has appointed Yngvar Stray as its new general
manager. In his new role, Stray will lead the overall strategic
management and operations of Capella Singapore across its 112
guestrooms, 72 sea-facing suites and duplexes, and nine manors.
Before Yngvar's move to the Lion City to helm the flagship property
for Capella Hotels and Resorts in Asia, he spent 3.5 years managing
Capella Sanya, and led the opening of the Hainan property in 2019.
He brings with him over 35 years of experience as an accomplished
hotelier, with a track record of operating international five-star
luxury and lifestyle hotels in gateway cities across Asia and Europe
since 1994.
Yngvar previously held senior leadership positions at Sheraton Towers
Singapore, St Regis Singapore, St Regis Beijing and Banyan Tree
Shanghai on the Bund, and as Group General Manager of Sino Hotels in
Hong Kong.