Chris Oakes Appointed GM for Indigo Pearl Resort in Phuket, Thailand
November 15, 2013 - Indigo Pearl is delighted to announce the appointment of Christopher Oakes as the new General Manager for Indigo Pearl resort in Phuket, Thailand. Chris joins Indigo Pearl with an impressive background in luxury hospitality and resort management as well as extensive international experience in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Thailand and the Maldives.
His last assignment was as Managing Director of Petchey Leisure, one of Europe's leading leisure groups with resorts in Spain & Portugal, where he was responsible for the repositioning and growth of the company. Prior to this, Chris worked at Six Senses Resorts and Spas from 2004 to 2012 in various capacities, most recently as Chief Concept Officer for the Thai resorts and spas as well as the pre-opening of Six Senses Laamu, Maldives.
Throughout his career Chris has been focused on delivering work of the highest professional standards. He has consistently been able to manage major projects through pre-opening to launch and development, working to stringent deadlines, concepts and budgetary requirements. Chris's excellent business communication skills and international luxury experience will further assist in taking Indigo Pearl to the next level of success and growing its international reputation as a leading lifestyle resort. Email [email protected] or call +66 (0)76 327 006
About Indigo Pearl
Situated within its own tropical gardens - where lush lagoons juxtapose post-modern art - Indigo Pearl is located on Phuket's sheltered northern shore, an easy 10 minutes from Phuket International Airport. A Bill Bensley design masterpiece, the 'all villa and suite' property offers 177 accommodation choices, 8 restaurants and bars, 3 outdoor pools, private beach club, library, tennis courts, 'TinBox' kids' club, award-winning COQOON Spa, conference facilities and Thai cooking school. A host of leisure facilities both on land and sea can also be arranged. www.indigo-pearl.com
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