By Sharen Kaur
Winnie Chiu, president and executive director of Dorsett Hospitality International has been listed Forbes Asia’s 2014: Asia’s Power Businesswomen: 12 to Watch List.
This is a prestigious recognition and Winnie is one of only two businesswomen from Hong Kong to be named on the list.
Winnie took over the leadership of Dorsett Hospitality International in November 2011 and since then the Group continues to grow rapidly.
The Group currently have 30 hotels in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and London including ten in the pipeline.
The 515-room Dorsett Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong just began operation, to be followed by Lushan Resort, China; Silka Cheras, Kuala Lumpur and Dorsett Shepherds Bush, London in the next couple of months.
By 2015, the Group will have well over 9,000 rooms in its inventory with a presence stretching from Asia to Europe.
Winnie has over 12 years of experience covering various aspects of finance, hospitality industry, property development and retail management.
She worked at Far East Consortium International Limited in 2005 and was instrumental in the IPO of Dorsett Hospitality listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in October 2010.
She has led the Group to consistently deliver strong financial results both for the shareholders and stakeholders; and the Group’s track record of proven success is reflected in the numerous accolades received including but not limited to; two-time winner of the Hong Kong’s Most Valuable Company Award accorded by Mediazone; Winner of the Best Small Cap Company Award by Asiamoney and Outstanding High-Growth Company (Hotel) 2011 accorded by Quamnet.com
“It is the people that make the difference. I am constantly inspired and driven by my colleagues; and the Senior Management team around me. Their determination, dedication and loyalty are my source of motivation. Their energy and passion is just contagious,” said Winnie.
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