This page names who runs the 9 Banyan hotels on the world's leading hotel lists, each with a dated source. It is part of the full record of who runs the world's best hotels and changes as appointments are confirmed.
Last updated 14 November 2026. 9 hotels in 6 countries. Methodology and corrections.
Who leads Banyan Group
The executive leadership of Banyan Group, as the company's own website lists it (source, read 14 November 2026).
- Ho KwonPing, Founder and Executive Chairman
- Eddy See Hock Lye, President and Chief Executive Officer
- Ho Ren Yung, Deputy Chief Executive Officer
- Claire Chiang, Co-founder and Senior Vice President, Global Head of Learning and Talent Development
The hotels and who runs them
| Hotel | General Manager | Executive Chef |
|---|---|---|
| Buahan, a Banyan Tree EscapePayangan, IndonesiaTwo MICHELIN Keys | Hengki AdnyanaResort Manager (source, 29 June 2026) | Sheandy Satria |
| Banyan Tree VabbinfaruNorth Malé Atoll, Maldives | Elias Pertoft (source, May 2026) | David |
| Banyan Tree Cabo MarquesAcapulco, Mexico | Ingo BriekeGerente General (source, 2 April 2025) | Rurik Salazar |
| Banyan Tree MayakobaPlaya del Carmen, MexicoTwo MICHELIN Keys | Afonso Cunha (source, 24 January 2025) | Victor Tufiño |
| Banyan Tree Veya Valle De GuadalupeValle de Guadalupe, Mexico | Thomas Henseler (source, 12 May 2025) | Daniel Peña |
| Banyan Tree AlUlaAlUla, Saudi Arabia | Bhavesh Rawal (source, March 2025) | Ricardo Lujan |
| Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan TreeSingapore | Michel Scheffers (source, 29 May 2026) | Marcus Tan |
| Banyan Tree KrabiKrabi, ThailandTwo MICHELIN Keys | Haruethai Maneerat (source, October 2026) | Khachathat Tairattaphon |
| Banyan Tree SamuiSurat Thani, ThailandTwo MICHELIN Keys | Stuart de San Nicolas (source, 6 October 2026) | Warit Jadpratum |
From the book
How do the general managers of the world's leading hotels approach the job? It is the question behind The Luxury of Attention.
The lists covered and how each name is confirmed are set out on the main page. Independent hotels are listed there and by country. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.