Hoiana Resort & Golf has announced the appointment of former Resorts World Sentosa executive Melvyn Boey as the group’s new Chief Financial Officer.
The Vietnam-based casino operator did not indicate exactly when Boey had commenced the role, announcing the appointment via a release on Monday.
The group plans to leverage Boey ‘expertise in strategic financial initiatives and operational efficiency’ in order to guide its ‘financial strategy and market expansion in the luxury hospitality sector’.
Boey comes from a strong financial background before focusing on the casino sector, having previously worked as a Managing Director for both Nomura Securities and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. He was also previously an Executive Director at JP Morgan.
Before joining Hoiana, Boey held the role of Senior Vice President at Resorts World Sentosa, having joined in January of 2016.
Speaking of the new appointment, Hoiana’s President and CEO, Steve Wolstenholme noted that “His expertise in financial management and strategic planning will be instrumental as we continue to elevate our operations and drive growth in the hospitality industry”.
Boey noted that with the he looks forward to “driving impactful financial strategies that support Hoiana’s mission and elevate our position in the luxury hospitality industry”.
Hoiana Resort & Golf is a $4 billion development project with over 1,200 hotel rooms spread across four luxury hotels. It also features an 18-hole golf course named as one of the Top 100 in the world.
