Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has appointed Andrew Shaw as Chief Development Officer, strengthening its executive leadership team as the company enters its next phase of global growth and portfolio expansion.
The appointment reflects Centara’s commitment to building a stronger and more diversified international portfolio through disciplined development, strategic partnerships and long-term value creation.
In his new role, Shaw will lead the company’s global development agenda. He will identify high-potential opportunities across established and emerging markets while expanding Centara’s relationships with hotel owners, investors and development partners worldwide.
Working across Centara’s six distinct brands, Shaw will also help shape a balanced pipeline of properties. The strategy aims to respond to evolving traveller demand, strengthen the company’s presence across key hospitality segments and support its long-term growth ambitions.
More Than 30 Years of Hospitality and Real Estate Experience
A hospitality and real estate veteran with more than 30 years of international experience, Shaw brings expertise across hotel development, investment analysis, capital structuring, commercial negotiation, asset management and value enhancement.
He joins Centara from Hospitality Asset Solutions 360, where he served as Founding Partner. In that role, he advised hotel owners and investors on hospitality asset development and management across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.
Previously, Shaw served as Vice President – Development at Dusit International. There, he led expansion strategies across EMEA, overseeing project development, commercial negotiations and investment analysis.
Building Centara’s Global Development Pipeline
Shaw holds a degree in Hotel Management from Lancaster University and has also completed studies in Hotel Asset Management at Cornell University.
Reporting directly to Michael Henssler, Chief Operating Officer of Centara Hotels & Resorts, Shaw will work closely with the company’s executive leadership and regional teams to translate Centara’s brand and growth ambitions into a high-quality development pipeline.
His responsibilities will include evaluating strategic markets, securing new management and investment opportunities, strengthening development partnerships and helping ensure that future projects deliver compelling value for owners, guests and the Centara brand.
“Centara has a powerful foundation for future growth: a distinctive portfolio of brands, deep hospitality expertise and an authentic Thai identity that resonates strongly with guests and partners,” said Andrew Shaw, Chief Development Officer of Centara Hotels & Resorts.
“My focus will be on turning these strengths into high-quality development opportunities, building enduring relationships with owners and investors, entering markets where our brands can create meaningful value, and developing a portfolio that supports Centara’s long-term global ambition. I am excited to join the team at such an important point in the company’s journey.”
Centara Focuses on Strategic, Sustainable Growth
Michael Henssler, Chief Operating Officer of Centara Hotels & Resorts, said Shaw’s appointment strengthens the company’s ability to execute its long-term growth strategy.
“Andrew’s appointment represents a significant step in strengthening Centara’s ability to deliver its long-term growth strategy,” Henssler said. “His experience across development, investment and asset management gives him a comprehensive understanding of what successful hotel growth requires, from identifying the right opportunity and structuring the right partnership to creating sustainable value throughout the lifecycle of an asset.”
“As we expand, our priority is not simply to grow in scale, but to build a high-quality, strategically balanced portfolio with the right brands in the right markets,” Henssler added.
“Andrew’s commercial discipline, international perspective and strong understanding of owner priorities will be instrumental in advancing that ambition and helping shape Centara’s next chapter of global growth.”
With Shaw joining the executive leadership team, Centara Hotels & Resorts continues to strengthen its development capabilities as it pursues carefully selected opportunities across international markets. The company’s next phase of expansion will focus not only on growing its footprint, but also on building a strategically balanced portfolio that creates long-term value for owners, guests and the Centara brand.
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