Sharon Seong

Vice President - Corporate Office@Kaleido Lifestyle
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Dynamic leader in international hospitality, graduated with Master of Science (M.Sc.) in International Business Management, Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland. International Hotels & Serviced Residences | Luxury Boutique Hotels | Lifestyle Hospitality Brands | Bespoke Restaurants & Bars Brands Experienced senior corporate and operations leader with a demonstrated history in the hospitality industry at international hotel groups like Oakwood, The Ascott group, Accor, and Pan Pacific Hotels group. Was the General Manager to launch & head the first Oakwood property in Singapore in 2016 and the inaugural Oakwood Studios lifestyle brand worldwide. Held the position of Country Director based at Bangkok with The Ascott group to oversee Thailand cluster (10 properties) on overall commercial performance, and involved in the re-branding and pre-opening of new properties in Thailand. Was instrumental in pre-opening Accor’s first 538-room Ibis Hotel in Singapore amidst the global recession in 2008 as Director of Cluster Sales in charge of two Ibis Hotels, and steered numerous winning of awards such as TTG Travel Asia Awards for three consecutive years from 2009 to 2011. Forward-thinking strategic leader with over 20 years of hospitality experience at international hotel groups and F&B companies developing, launching and managing global hospitality and lifestyle brands and operations. Drive brand, commercial and operations excellence with a strong background in sales & marketing and pre-openings. Holds a Master’s Degree (Master of Science), M.Sc., in International Business Management from Edinburgh Napier University Scotland. Accredited in 7 Habits of Highly Effective Leader and several strategic leadership accolades.

Work experience

  • Vice President - Corporate Office

    Kaleido Lifestyle
    2023.01-Current(4 years)
  • Group General Manager

    Pollux Properties Ltd
    2017.01-2022.01(5 years)
  • General Manager

    LOUIS Kienne Worldwide - Hotels & Serviced Residences
    2017.01-2022.01(5 years)
  • General Manager

    Oakwood
    2016.01-2017.01(a year)
  • General Manager

    F&B Asia Ventures (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    2014.01-2016.01(2 years)
  • Country Director, Sales & Marketing - Thailand Cluster

    The Ascott Limited
    2012.01-2014.01(2 years)
  • Director of Cluster Sales, Ibis Hotels

    Accor
    2008.01-2012.01(4 years)
  • Senior Sales & Marketing Manager

    Pan Pacific Hotels Group
    2007.01-2008.01(a year)
  • Sales & Marketing Manager

    Millennium Hotels and Resorts
    2004.01-2007.01(3 years)
  • Sales Manager

    Accor
    2002.01-2004.01(2 years)
  • Sales Manager

    Far East Hospitality Management (S) Pte Ltd
    2000.01-2002.01(2 years)
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