about us
Vision
deliver value that people aspire to work for and partner with.
Mission
independent, boutique hotels and destination restaurants and bars in Southeast Asia.
Value
Passion – in what we do
Creativity – in design and in approach
Partnership -“win win” relationships
Responsibility – for outcomes
Respect – for each other
Community – social responsibility.
OUR TEAM
Sokoun has been involved in the hotel and restaurant business for more than fifteen years. However, Sokoun is more than his corporate avatar, his concepts are also garnering attention for their positive social and environmental impact. Sokoun is primarily responsible for seeking out opportunities to expand the Shinta Mani and Bensley Collection brands across Asia.
His experience extends to high-end jewelry and hotel property development. As founder of HMD Asia, Shinta Mani, and other concepts Sokoun brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the boardroom table.
Sokoun has been involved in the hotel and restaurant business for more than fifteen years. However, Sokoun is more than his corporate avatar, his concepts are also garnering attention for their positive social and environmental impact. Sokoun is primarily responsible for seeking out opportunities to expand the Shinta Mani and Bensley Collection brands across Asia.
His experience extends to high-end jewelry and hotel property development. As founder of HMD Asia, Shinta Mani, and other concepts Sokoun brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the boardroom table.
Upon completing his Master’s at Harvard, Bill began his career in Asia with Belt Collins & Associates in Singapore, where he eventually took the post Managing Director of their Hong Kong office. Since opening his own design studio, his reputation has steadily grown throughout the region for his near encyclopedic horticultural knowledge as well as his use and adaptation of ethnic art forms.
Bill travels extensively around the region, and continues to study and adapt his work to the unique characteristics and cultures. He loves his job and takes great joy in building long-term relationships with clients.
Upon completing his Master’s at Harvard, Bill began his career in Asia with Belt Collins & Associates in Singapore, where he eventually took the post Managing Director of their Hong Kong office. Since opening his own design studio, his reputation has steadily grown throughout the region for his near encyclopedic horticultural knowledge as well as his use and adaptation of ethnic art forms.
Bill travels extensively around the region, and continues to study and adapt his work to the unique characteristics and cultures. He loves his job and takes great joy in building long-term relationships with clients.
Sokha arrived at HMD Asia directly from KPMG, where she quickly rose through the ranks to become an Auditing Manager responsible specifically in the area of hotel and tourism. She was responsible for a wide range of audit assignments which require awareness of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Tax Laws and Regulations, and understanding of financial and operational systems. She now works as HMD Asia’s Financial Controller reporting directly to the Managing Director.
Sokha arrived at HMD Asia directly from KPMG, where she quickly rose through the ranks to become an Auditing Manager responsible specifically in the area of hotel and tourism. She was responsible for a wide range of audit assignments which require awareness of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Tax Laws and Regulations, and understanding of financial and operational systems. She now works as HMD Asia’s Financial Controller reporting directly to the Managing Director.
Brad has been involved in the restaurant business most of his adult life, but has also worked on projects for hotels, cafes, and even hospitals. He has worked on projects in some of the toughest areas of the world, bringing first world experience and efficiency to Southeast Asia.
Brad is responsible for coordinating new projects for HMD Asia as well as coordinating improvement projects with existing properties.
Brad has been involved in the restaurant business most of his adult life, but has also worked on projects for hotels, cafes, and even hospitals. He has worked on projects in some of the toughest areas of the world, bringing first world experience and efficiency to Southeast Asia.
Brad is responsible for coordinating new projects for HMD Asia as well as coordinating improvement projects with existing properties.
A native New Yorker, Jason has spent the past 2 decades in the hospitality industry working across Asia with brands such as Four Seasons, Raffles and Aman resorts as well as independent properties such as The Siam and qualia. Jason has an established track record of success in leading the development, opening and operating of some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts. His extensive network of travel industry professionals from press to trade has given him one of his greatest strengths which is to successfully position, promote and market his hotels quickly and effectively.
Jason is a certified PADI SCUBA instructor with 27 years diving
A native New Yorker, Jason has spent the past 2 decades in the hospitality industry working across Asia with brands such as Four Seasons, Raffles and Aman resorts as well as independent properties such as The Siam and qualia. Jason has an established track record of success in leading the development, opening and operating of some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts. His extensive network of travel industry professionals from press to trade has given him one of his greatest strengths which is to successfully position, promote and market his hotels quickly and effectively.
Jason is a certified PADI SCUBA instructor with 27 years diving
