10 February
2025
ASEANA PROPERTIES
LIMITED
("Aseana" or the
"Company")
Company Appointments
Aseana (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.
Appointment of
Director
Further 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.
Appointment of
Adviser
The 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.
John, 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.
Prior to Hyatt, he held culinary and
operational roles across prestigious establishments in the Middle
East, Africa, the UK, and the US.
He 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.
Post-retirement, John continues to serve as a
non-executive director with the Ormond Hotel Group in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
John's career reflects a legacy of operational
excellence, leadership, and dedication to the global hospitality
industry.
The Company is extremely encouraged with John's
appointment. He has a longstanding leadership and a proven track
record in delivering operational excellence within the global
hospitality arena and the Board of Aseana is confident he will
contribute immensely to the Company's turnaround
journey.
Enquiries:
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Aseana Properties Limited
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Tian Huat Lim
Thong Kok Cheong
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thlim@aseanaplc.com
kcthong@aseanaplc.com
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Allenby Capital Limited (Financial Adviser)
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+44 (0) 20 3328 5656
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Nick Naylor / Nick Athanas / George
Payne
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