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Jerry Xu
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Jerry Xu is the founder and CEO of La Vie Hotels & Resorts, a leading owner-centric hospitality group across the Asia Pacific. With over 19 years in the industry, Jerry is known for his sharp operational vision and passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Under his leadership, La Vie has grown into a trusted name, curating a diverse portfolio of hotels and driving strong returns for partners. He continues to lead the group with energy, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
Priscilla Tran
Chief Financial Officer
Priscilla has over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry, holding senior positions including CFO, Director & Company Secretary roles. She was previously Chief Financial Officer of Hotel Capital Partners and prior to that, Director of Finance Asia-Pacific and Director of Australia for AccorInvest, a global hotel investor, owner and operator. Priscilla was also Group Financial Controller – Corporate at Accor Hotels, Australia.
Ruwani Weerasinghe
Director of Asset Management & Acquisitions
Marcus Hanna
Chief Operations Officer
Marcus Hanna joins La Vie after almost two decades with Accor hotels, most recently as Vice President Operations Pacific, Sofitel, MGallery and Emblems. He has worked in Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast and Brisbane, as well as in London, Malta, San Francisco and Singapore, where he was Managing Director for Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford.
His career started at Sydney’s pioneering luxury hotel, The Regent, while he was completing a Hospitality Management course and also pursuing a sporting career in rowing, winning the Australian Champion title many times over and being selected to represent the country on four occasions, twice at the World Championships.
Amanda Cottome
Director of Operations
Lachlan Harris
Group Director of Commercial
Lachlan’s extensive and diverse journey within the hospitality industry is a testament to his unwavering dedication. His passion for hospitality was ignited at the age of 15, where he embarked on a path that would ultimately shape his illustrious career. By the age of 19, Lachlan had already achieved the status of a qualified pastry chef, marking an impressive milestone in his culinary expertise. Transitioning seamlessly into the realm of hotels, he commenced his journey as an overnight porter, eventually mastering various roles within the front office.
Talal Ammari
Regional Director of Sales South & South-East Asia
Talal Ammari is a seasoned hospitality executive with nearly two decades of experience in global sales and business development. Currently serving as the Regional Director of Sales, South and South East Asia at La Vie Hotels & Resorts, Talal is based in Bangkok and oversees sales operations across key markets including Thailand, the Maldives, Sri Lanka
In his role, Talal is responsible for managing all sales functions in South and South East Asia, leveraging his expertise to identify and capitalize on opportunities to build revenue. His leadership is instrumental in driving La Vie’s strategic growth across the region
Nelsy Zreik
Group Director of Finance, Australia
Nelsy has over 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Whilst holding several key finance positions, Nelsy has always been involved in the operations thus understand all key drivers, enabling informed input towards decision making across all business facets.
A strategic leader, who aligns business activity to the long-term vision of the organisation. Nelsy has demonstrated a track record of analysing complex data from multiple sources to inform strategy and future decisions.
Ritwik Gautam
Director of Revenue Management and Distribution South & South-East Asia
Ritwik Gautam is a seasoned hospitality executive currently serving as the Director of Revenue Management and Distribution for South & South-East Asia at La Vie Hotels & Resorts. In this role, he oversees revenue optimization and distribution strategies across key markets in the region, including Thailand, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Laos, and Ukraine.
With a strong background in revenue management and distribution, Ritwik plays a pivotal role in driving the commercial success of La Vie’s diverse portfolio. His expertise ensures that each property under his purview maximizes profitability while delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Ryan Isemonger
Group Director of People & Culture
With 27 years of experience in the Hotel Industry, Ryan’s career is remarkable. He commenced as a Food & Beverage Attendant at the renowned Sydney Hilton, where he laid the foundation for his career. His tenure in London allowed him to excel in MICE and Guest Relations, providing a valuable global perspective to his skill set.
For 8 years, Ryan served at Meriton Suites, spending 6 of those years as a Hotel Manager across four prestigious properties, where he demonstrated his exceptional leadership abilities. Ryan’s role with one of the industry’s leading outsourcing labor companies involved managing a wide range of hotel services, showcasing his comprehensive understanding of the industry.
Issara Siripaisan
Senior Project and Design Manager
Issara brings over 20 years of hospitality design experience to La Vie Hotels & Resorts. Beginning her hospitality design career in Los Angeles, Issara has worked on a diverse range of projects across the US in renowned hotel brands including MGM resorts international, Hyatt, The Venetian and Hard Rock Hotels. As a Senior Project Architect and Designer, she was assigned as the on-site project supervisor for The Star Hotel & Casino and The Darling hotel in Sydney, sparking her desire to expand to Australia.
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