Soho Hospitality’s Social and Networking Night
2nd Edition
Attend Our 2nd Edition | November 27, 2024
Soho Hospitality’s Social and Networking Night
2nd Edition
Attend Our 2nd Edition | November 27, 2024
Moderator
Panelists
Moderator
Rohit Sachdev
CEO - SOHO HOSPITALITY
As CEO, Rohit Sachdev shapes the strategic vision for Soho Hospitality, driving its acclaimed approach to hotel and restaurant innovation, interior design, and F&B consulting. With a portfolio of 8 unique brands and a team of 300, Soho Hospitality is redefining global hospitality, expanding into key markets like Phnom Penh, the Red Sea, and Colombo. A graduate of NYU’s Stern School of Business, Rohit’s forward-thinking leadership has made him a prominent voice in the industry, featured as a keynote speaker at major forums, including the Thailand Tourism Forum and Hotel Investment Conferences. With new lifestyle restaurant brands launching in 2024, Soho Hospitality under Rohit’s leadership continues to shape the future of hospitality worldwide.
Panelists
Former Prime Minister of Thailand
Mr. Srettha Thavisin was the former Prime Minister of Thailand and a distinguished business leader. Previously, he served as CEO and President of Sansiri PLC, a leading real estate developer, where he led the development of over 400 residential projects. Educated in economics and finance, his career began at Procter & Gamble.
During his tenure as Prime Minister, starting in September 2023, he implemented economic initiatives to establish Thailand as a regional hub for key industries, promoted tourism, and advanced infrastructure projects. Mr. Thavisin is also known for his social advocacy, supporting LGBTQ+ rights, rural development, and poverty alleviation, fostering a more inclusive Thailand.
Ingo Schweder
Founder & CEO, GOCO Hospitality
Ingo Schweder is a seasoned hospitality and wellness entrepreneur with over 40 years of global experience. He has held prominent roles, including managing Ritz Carlton Hong Kong at 30 and serving as VP of Operations for Oberoi Hotels, where he launched the Vilas luxury collection. After overcoming a stage 4 cancer diagnosis, he transformed a Maharaja’s palace into India’s first wellness destination, Ananda in the Himalayas, later acquired by Mandarin Oriental. In 2005, he founded GOCO Hospitality in Bangkok, creating wellness brands for Bvlgari, Jumeirah, Capella, and more, leading GOCO to industry acclaim. Recently, he collaborated with Jack Ma and others on fitness and wellness ventures in Asia, with Temasek joining as a minority partner in 2023. Ingo plans to launch new wellness real estate projects in 2025 across locations like Phuket, Japan’s Izu Peninsula, and near Rome.
Francesca Gargaglia
Co-founder & CEO, Social+
Francesca is Co-founder & CEO of Social+, the leading provider of in-app engagement and monetization tools. Originally from Italy, Francesca graduated from Bocconi University Law School. After gaining early experience at the Dubai office of Baker McKenzie, she joined PwC consulting practice to set up and lead their European Desk in Africa. Her passion for innovation soon led her to the dynamic startup world, where she co-founded Social+ in 2020 after meeting the Thai entrepreneur Korawad Chearavanon. Social+ has now a team of 70+ people spread across four offices (Bangkok, London, Milan and San Francisco) and serves hundreds of enterprises globally.
SVP of On-demand Services, LINE MAN Wongnai
Siwaphume is a seasoned executive with a strong track record in the on-demand services industry. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President of On-demand Services at LINE MAN Wongnai, he oversees a team of 600 people responsible for LINE MAN’s Food, Ride, Mart, and Messenger services. Prior to joining LINE MAN Wongnai, Siwaphume worked at Boston Consulting Group and held leadership positions at Grab, and Carsome Thailand. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Chulalongkorn University.
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