This page names who runs the 3 Dusit 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. 3 hotels in 3 countries. Methodology and corrections.
Who leads Dusit
The executive leadership of Dusit Thani Public Company Limited, as the company's own website lists it (source, read 14 November 2026).
- Chanin Donavanik, Vice Chairman of the Board and Group Chief Executive Officer
- Sukit Ngamsangapong, Group Chief Financial Officer
- La-ead Kovavisaruch, Chief Investment Officer, Investment and New Business
- Chitanong Poomipark, Group Chief General Counsel
- Niramol Jindanuwat, Chief People Officer
- Pitiporn Phanaphat, Group Chief Operating Officer
The hotels and who runs them
| Hotel | General Manager | Executive Chef |
|---|---|---|
| Dusit Thani KyotoKyoto, Japan | Makoto Yamashita (source, February 2026) | Shoji Nakashio |
| Dusit Thani BangkokBangkok, ThailandTwo MICHELIN Keys · No. 60, The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 | Marc HandlManaging Director, Dusit Thani Bangkok (source, 2 April 2026) | Andrea Susto |
| Dusit Le Palais Tu Hoa HanoiHanoi, Vietnam | David Stanley De Brito (source, 3 November 2026) |
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.