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Appointments of Director and Adviser to Company
Appointments of Director and Adviser to Company.
About this update from Aseana Properties Limited
[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n10 February 2025\n \nASEANA PROPERTIES LIMITED\n(\"Aseana\" or the \"Company\")\n \nCompany Appointments\n \nAseana (LSE: ASPL), a property developer listed on the London Stock Exchange, is pleased to announce an appointment to the Board and the appointment of an adviser to the Company.\n \nAppointment of Director\n \nFurther to the announcement made by the Company on 2 January 2025 appointing Mr. Leong Kheng Cheong (\"KC\") as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, KC has now been appointed as a director of the Board with immediate effect.\n \nAppointment of Adviser\n \nThe Company is pleased to also announce the appointment of John William M Beveridge as an adviser to the Company. John will play a key role in facilitating and advising the Company on the re-opening of the Sandakan hotel, including the evaluation of hospitality brands, overseeing its pre-opening and driving synergies with RuMa Hotel's current operator.\n \nJohn, a British citizen aged 69, is a seasoned hospitality professional with over 40 years of international experience, including 34 years with Hyatt International. His expertise spans hotel operations, food and beverage management, and leadership in luxury properties. Throughout his career, he has held multiple senior positions, including Area Director in Dubai and General Manager of Park Hyatt Mallorca, General Manager of the Brunei Palace operations and he has spearheaded notable luxury hotel openings for the Hyatt Group.\n \nPrior to Hyatt, he held culinary and operational roles across prestigious establishments in the Middle East, Africa, the UK, and the US.\n \nHe was conferred the Seri Liala Jasa title by His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei and the Dato title by His Majesty the Sultan of Pahang, Malaysia. He was awarded the Jay Pritzker Prize for Leadership, recognising his leadership excellence in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.\n \nPost-retirement, John continues to serve as a non-executive director with the Ormond Hotel Group in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.\n \nJohn's career reflects a legacy of operational excellence, leadership, and dedication to the global hospitality industry. \n \nThe Company is extremely encouraged with John's appointment. He has a longstanding leadership and a proven...