Guided by Distinguished Leaders
Our Advisory Board brings together distinguished leaders from across the hospitality industry and academia, united by a shared belief that talent, knowledge, and opportunity should be accessible to every hotelier across Asia. Select a profile to read more about each advisor's background and expertise.
Bipan Kapur
General Manager / Managing Director · Professional Hotelier
Seasoned international hotelier with four decades leading iconic luxury properties across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
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Charles Marshall
Area General Manager / Hotelier
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Dato Sharifah Halimah Syed Ahmad
Academician / Corporate Planning
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George Aveling
Chief Executive Officer, Tack TMI Malaysia
Group CEO of Tack TMI Malaysia, a leading change and learning consultancy, and a mentor, author, and customer-experience specialist.
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Mondi Mecja
Country General Manager, Ascott Malaysia
Hospitality executive with 22+ years across hotel operations, revenue, and multi-property leadership in the region.
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Praba Menon
Area General Manager / Hotelier
Well-travelled hotelier who rose from poolside attendant to General Manager across four continents, devoted to developing young talent.
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Prof Dominic Szambowski
Academician – Hospitality Advisor
International hospitality educator who has led transformational change across institutions in Malaysia, the USA, Australia, and Switzerland.
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Professor Hassan Ali
Chief Executive Officer, Kolej MDIS Malaysia
CEO of Kolej MDIS Malaysia and former Deputy Vice Chancellor, with deep expertise in higher education and industry–university partnerships.
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Ravi Kathiravelu
Executive Director, Sutera Sanctuary Lodges
Executive Director of Sutera Sanctuary Lodges in Sabah, a champion of sustainable, eco-led resort hospitality across Borneo and beyond.
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Reginald T Pereira
CHA® President & CEO, Aariana Hospitality International
Honorary CHA® and hospitality consultancy CEO — one of only six worldwide to receive the honour for his contribution to the industry in Malaysia.
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Richard Christopher
Brig Gen (Retd), PPA(P) · Director, Green Ravolution
Retired Brigadier General and sustainability entrepreneur bringing leadership, strategy, and a passion for hospitality education.
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Ruth Abishegam Clark
SVP – Learning & Development, Azimuth International
L&D and HR leader with 30+ years developing talent and shared-value culture for hoteliers across the Asia Pacific.
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Satria Wei
Founder / Director of Hospitality Services
Hotel and resort opening and management expert with 30+ years across operations, asset management, and pre-openings in Asia.
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UK Menon
Chief Executive Officer, Espact Sdn Bhd
Lawyer-educator with four decades in education, specialising in education law, policy, and hospitality education across Asia and beyond.
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Victor Foo Yip Hon
Veteran Hospitality Leader · Advisory Board
44 years across integrated resorts and hotels, including leadership of the world's largest hotel at Genting Highlands.
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