Gerard new Sutera Harbour Deputy CEO

Kota Kinabalu: Sutera Harbour Resort has appointed Gerard Tan as it new Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Gerard has more than 40 years of hospitality experience in Asia.Originally from Singapore, he has vast experience in Singapore and Thailand.

He started his career within the F&B department in Singapore and progressively rose to the position of General Manager of a few luxury hotels in Thailand. This includes The Racha where under his leadership, achieved many awards such as the 'Top 10 Best Beach Resorts in the World' by Tablet Hotels in 2008, 'Top 100 Best Hotel by Conde Nast, 2009, and the 'Top 10 Best Beach Resorts in South East Asia' by Asia Tatler Magazine in 2012.

He was also the first foreigner to receive the Best Management and Employee Relationship Award from the Thai Ministry of Labour back in 1996.

This is Gerard's first posting to Sabah. "Sabah is incredible as it has something for everyone; from local residents, Malaysians to foreigners;" Its diversity is tremendous, from its people to its rich flora and fauna, and this makes Sabah a unique and delightful place to visit.

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His goals for Sutera Harbour Resort is to ensure a vibrant, economically successful and liveable resort by articulating a set of two most unique attributes that will mould the future of this resorts; to be the preferred getaway resort for leading business from around the world with happy associates that lives in harmony and prosperity regardless of race, language or religion while delivering service excellence consistently.

He aims to enhance the resort's position as a premier eco-adventure resort, as well as a second home destination with lifestyle activities. "I am thrilled to be a part of the team and look forward to share my experience as we continue to build up Sutera Harbour Resort as one of the leading hospitality, leisure and lifestyle group in Asia, Europe and Middle East," says Gerard.

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Gerard was previously the General Manager of the Millennium Resort Patong, Phuket.

He graduated from the American Hotel & Motel Association and is a Certified Hotel Administrator. He will oversee the Group's business development and growth as well as to foster stronger partnership with the hotel owner.

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