Hospitality Business Review proudly presented the Top 10 Hospitality Leaders in APAC — 2024, honoring outstanding professionals who have transformed the hospitality landscape across the Asia-Pacific region. These visionary leaders exhibited exceptional dedication to service excellence, operational innovation, and guest satisfaction. Through their strategic vision and leadership, they have driven growth, resilience, and sustainability, setting new benchmarks in APAC’s dynamic hospitality industry.
Director of Culinary , SkyCity Entertainment Group
Lee Owen Sugiandi is an award-winning Executive Chef with over two decades of international experience in the culinary field. He has successfully led culinary teams at establishments, including... Read More
Director of Culinary, MGM MACAU
Adam Mathis, a Culinary Director with 32 years of experience in 10 countries, is recognized for innovative food presentation techniques. He has led teams at top establishments like MGM Macau,... Read More
Director Of Operations (Hotel Manager), Shangri-La Group
Alex Scott is the Director of Operations at Shangri-La Group. He has 32 years of experience in global hospitality and has held leadership positions at Minor Hotels, Marriott, and Shangri-La,... Read More
Managing Director, Dusit Hotels and Resorts
Adrian Rudin is the Managing Director of Dusit Hotels and Resorts in Bangkok. With over thirty years in the hospitality industry, he has held key leadership roles at Kempinski Hotels and NUO Hotel... Read More
Global Director of Hotel Leadership and Luxury & Lifestyle Learning, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Sam Swaffield is a hospitality professional with over Two decades of international experience. He is the Global Director of Hotel Leadership and Luxury & Lifestyle Learning at IHG,... Read More
Director Of Operations , Hilton
Wissam Aboujaoude is the Director of Operations at DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta, Diponegoro. He brings over 20 years of experience in the international hotel industry. He has held leadership roles... Read More
Managing Director, Shake Shack
Matthew Silverstein is the Managing Director of Shake Shack in Hong Kong. He brings over six years of leadership experience in the Asia Pacific region. He has a solid international operations and... Read More
National Culinary Director, Compass Group
George Fouskarinis is the National Culinary Manager at Compass Group Australia, with over 20 years of experience in the culinary industry. He holds the Master Chef Accreditation from the Culinary... Read More
Senior Vice President, Head of APAC Operations and Projects, Frasers Hospitality
Vernon Lee is the Senior Vice President and Head of APAC Operations and Projects at Frasers Hospitality, bringing over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry. He has held key... Read More
Vice President Hospitality Operations , galaxyentertainment
Jeff Cheng is an accomplished hospitality professional whose work focuses on enhancing luxury guest experience, operational performance and growth in luxury hospitality. He currently serves as the... Read More
