GM of Oakwood Premier Guangzhou to Lead Pre-opening Team
Edward Lim prepares for the opening of Oakwood's first luxury brand in China in second quarter 2012
February 6, 2012 - Oakwood Asia Pacific announces the appointment of Edward Lim as general manager of the luxury serviced residences, Oakwood Premier Guangzhou, opening in Guangdong, China in the second quarter of 2012.
Edward comes from a highly-successful stint in the same position at Oakwood Gold Arch Residence Guangzhou, the first property of Oakwood in Guangzhou and also the city's first internationally-managed serviced apartments.
Edward has been with the company for more than 11 years. Prior to achieving excellence in management and operations, he was financial controller at Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, holding positions in Beijing and Shenzhen. This was precluded by assignments for Hilton and Westin Toronto (Canada), and a four-year stint in real estate development and construction, also in Toronto.
Edward is a Canadian citizen with outstanding academic achievements. He holds a Diploma in Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Management from Fanshawe College, London, Ontario and a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree in Accounting and Finance from McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. He is also a member of the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA).
Edward's role as general manager of Oakwood Premier Guangzhou has enabled him to initiate the strategic direction of Oakwood Asia Pacific's business development in Guangzhou and other key cities in China, spearheading groundbreaking talks with potential partners from leading real estate developers and institutional investors.
Oakwood Premier Guangzhou is a towering 39-storey building on Tiyu Dong Road in the Tianhe business and commercial district. It will offer the ultimate in serviced living with hotel-like facilities, services and amenities combined with highly-personalized service and the comforts and conveniences of home in an elegant, 5-star environment.
Oakwood Asia Pacific, headquartered in Singapore, is a division of Oakwood Worldwide, the most trusted name in serviced apartments worldwide for more than 50 years. In China, Oakwood Asia Pacific manages properties in Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Hong Kong. It also enjoys prominent presence in other countries including India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, the Philippines and Thailand. For details, please visit www.oakwoodasia.com.
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