ShaoWei Ong has been appointed Chief People & Culture Officer at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Hong Kong (SAR)
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of ShaoWei Ong as Chief People & Culture Officer, effective 17 March 2025. ShaoWei will report directly to the Group Chief Executive, Laurent Kleitman and join both the Executive Committee and the Group Leadership Team, reflecting the Group's commitment to placing its people at the heart of its operations. Amanda Hyndman, who has held the dual roles of Chief People & Culture Officer and Chief Operating Officer, will now focus fully on her responsibilities as COO.
With over 22 years of human resources leadership experience, ShaoWei has developed her expertise across a diverse range of industries, including hospitality, banking, fintech, music and engineering. Her broad expertise includes HR transformation, organisational redesign, culture building, leadership development and digital transformation - aligning seamlessly with Mandarin Oriental's vision to deliver exceptional experiences for colleagues and guests alike.
Joining Mandarin Oriental from Jardines, ShaoWei previously served as Group Human Resources Director at both Jardine Schindler and Livi Bank. Her previous roles include Vice President of HR for Sony Music Group across Asia and the Middle East and Head of the Starwood Academy Asia Pacific in Shanghai, where she helped shape the next generation of hospitality leaders. Her impressive career also includes senior leadership positions at Secoo Group, Wyndham Hotel Group in Asia, and United Overseas Bank (Malaysia).
This appointment reinforces Mandarin Oriental's people centric philosophy, which is a foundation of its ten-year strategy. As the Group continues its transformation journey to unfold its full potential, ShaoWei's leadership will be pivotal in cultivating a culture of excellence and innovation across its global portfolio.
ShaoWei holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Waterloo and will be based at the Group's Hong Kong Head Office.
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