Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) has announced a significant enhancement to its executive leadership team as it gears up for a new phase of global expansion. The appointments, revealed on 11 March 2026, are designed to strengthen leadership depth, succession planning, and executional capability across the group’s core areas.
The newly appointed executives include Craig Bond as Chief Operating Officer, Celine Du as Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer, and Kate Loh as Head of Development. They join existing senior leaders Andreas Sungaimin, Senior Vice President (SVP) of People and Culture, Valerie Foo, SVP of Finance, and Wee Wei Ling, Executive Director of Sustainability Partnerships, Lifestyle and Asset.
Under the leadership of CEO Choe Peng Sum, the enhanced team aims to leverage their combined expertise in operations, commercial strategy, finance, development, brand-building, and talent management. This strategic move is intended to provide the necessary scale, cohesion, and discipline to support PPHG’s expanding global presence and evolving brand portfolio.
Choe Peng Sum commented, “As PPHG enters its next phase of growth, the strength of our leadership team is critical. These appointments reflect the depth and maturity of the leadership bench we have been deliberately building.”
The strengthened leadership team is expected to navigate the evolving hospitality landscape and changing customer expectations, positioning PPHG for sustained growth and innovation in the industry.
