Centara Hotels & Resorts Announce New Executive Vice President of Human Resources
Siriwan Wangthamrong brings 30 years of experience to Centara.
Bangkok, Thailand – 4th October 2022 – Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, has appointed Siriwan Wangthamrong to the position of Executive Vice President of Human Resources.
Siriwan brings 30 years of experience to Centara, where she will oversee the company’s entire Human Resources efforts to support more than 6,000 staff members across Asia and the Middle East.
“I am delighted to welcome Siriwan to the Centara family and excited about the wealth of experience with major multinational companies that she will bring to the company. Siriwan’s appointment comes at a critical time for Centara as we pursue an ambitious expansion plan, and she will play a key role in continuing to develop our Human Resources department as we grow” said Thirayuth Chirathivat, Chief Executive Officer, Centara Hotels & Resorts.
Centara has been taking its unique brand of Thai-style hospitality to even more destinations in Thailand and the Middle East. The company has plans for major expansion and intends to double its properties with new hotels and resorts expected in Japan, Cambodia, Myanmar, China, Indonesia, Laos, the Maldives, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
“I am incredibly excited to be joining Centara Hotels & Resorts, particularly at a time of rapid business growth across Asia and the Middle East,” said Siriwan Wangthamrong, Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Centara Hotels & Resorts. “I’m looking forward to bringing my energy and enthusiasm to this role and collaborating with employees across the entire company and hope to help inspire the Centara team.”
Siriwan holds a degree in Business Management from Wright State University in Ohio in the U.S. She was also a co-founder of the Asian-American Student Association. Siriwan was most recently Director – Human Resources and Administration for G4S Security Services (Thailand) Limited, overseeing a total headcount of 20,000 employees, and has previously worked for multinational organizations.
About Centara
Centara Hotels & Resorts is Thailand’s leading hotel operator. Its 91 properties span all major Thai destinations plus the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, China, Japan, Oman, Qatar, Cambodia, Turkey, Indonesia and the UAE. Centara’s portfolio comprises six brands – Centara Reserve, Centara Grand Hotels & Resorts, Centara Hotels & Resorts, Centara Boutique Collection, Centra by Centara and COSI Hotels – ranging from luxurious island retreats to family resorts and affordable lifestyle concepts supported by innovative technology. It also operates state-of-the-art convention centres and has its own award-winning spa brand, Cenvaree. Throughout the collection, Centara delivers and celebrates the hospitality and values Thailand is famous for including gracious service, exceptional food, pampering spas and the importance of families. Centara’s distinctive culture and diversity of formats allow it to serve and satisfy travellers of nearly every age and lifestyle.
Over the next five years Centara aims to become a top 100 global hotel group, while spreading its footprint into new continents and market niches. As Centara continues to expand, a growing base of loyal customers will find the company’s unique style of hospitality in more locations. Centara’s global loyalty programme, Centara The1, reinforces their loyalty with rewards, privileges and special member pricing.
Find out more about Centara at www.CentaraHotelsResorts.com
