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Hong Kong: Operator Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited has appointed Louis Chang as chief operating officer, effective immediately.
Chang will report directly to Michael Hobson, chief executive officer of Lanson Place.
Prior to joining Lanson Place, Chang served as the owners’ representative for New World Development Company, overseeing a portfolio of 21 luxury hotels across Greater China and Southeast Asia.
He also spent five years as operations controller for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and more than two decades in senior finance leadership roles with Hyatt Asia Pacific.
“I am honoured to join Lanson Place at such an exciting time for the brand,” said Chang. “My years with leading brands taught me that the greatest luxury is feeling at home, and I look forward to working with our talented teams to ensure that devoted, personal spirit shines through in everything we do.”
Hobson added: “We are delighted to welcome Louis to the senior management team. His diverse background in asset management, operational accountability, and financial leadership will be instrumental as we continue to enhance our service standards and expand the Lanson Place footprint across the region.”
Lanson Place is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wing Tai Properties Limited (Wing Tai), a publicly listed company in Hong Kong.
The company currently manages eight properties under the Lanson Place brand, comprising hotels and residences in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila and Melbourne. Additionally, it manages Two MacDonnell Road in Hong Kong as well as Yiju Apartment in Shenzhen, China.
Highlights:
- Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited has named Louis Chang as COO, reporting to CEO Michael Hobson.
- Chang previously worked with New World Development Company, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, and Hyatt.
- Lanson Place is a subsidiary of Wing Tai Properties Limited.
- The company currently manages multiple hotels and residences across key Asian and global cities.
