Spa and Well-being Advisory:
Colin Gary Hall
Colin is the Founder Spa Wallah. A seasoned and accomplished Wellness Spa Authority, with over 30 years’ experience, in the luxury Spa, Well-being and Hospitality Industry. Contributed to the development of Well-being throughout Asia and the Middle East working in India, China, Singapore, Cambodia, Mauritius. Maldives, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
Worked for the prestigious Raffles International, luxury personified, Ananda in the Himalayas, one of the world’s top luxury Destination Spas, Shangri La, known for its opulence and amazing resorts and Hilton International the pioneers of Luxury.
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sports Studies, published Wellness writer and avid art collector
Product and Treatment Development Advisory:
Margaret Pawlaczyk-Karlinski
MSc. (Hons.), Cert. Ed., M.I.F.A., NHS reg.
Internationally respected as one of the UK’s leading clinical, scientifically trained Aromatherapists, Margaret is well-known for her formidable expertise, steadfast attention to detail, and her commitment to helping therapists, beauty brand developers and other professionals in the field to reach their full potential.
- A full member of the IFA (International Federation of Aromatherapists)
- Co-creator of the IFA’s curriculum programme.
- Master’s Degree in Chemistry and Teaching qualifications
- Founder of the Aroma Essence Education & Consultancy.
- Development and delivery of training courses and workshops
- Consultant for organic skincare producers developing eco-conscious and effective natural products.
- Keynote conference speaker
Culinary Advisory:
Shyam Ratan Singh
Chef Shyam, has over two decades of niche, high-end experience, working as a full-time chef in the Indian Navy, for Admirals, Admirals families and Navy elite, as well as the pre-opening team Executive Chef for Paro Himalaya, a bespoke Wellness Retreat located deep into the Himalayan mountain range.
- Studied and attained a Distinction at the prestigious Help International College of Technology in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, reading a twenty-month full time Diploma in Culinary Arts, affiliated and under the guidance of the world-renowned late Paul Bocuse, of the Paul Bocuse Institute, Paris, France.
- An accomplished artist, with a deep love of interior, landscaping, and minimalist design.
- Shyam’s love of art and design and his innate creativity is not only reflected in bespoke spaces, but also in his food, from farm to table. The addition of salt, pepper, fresh spices and herbs to a dish for Shyam is an act of art and creativity.
Financial Advisory:
Kong Lee (Kacey)
Kacey is a Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) holding an MBA,a Distinction, in Business Management from the University of Surrey the United Kingdom. Kacey has over three decades of Financial Accounting experience in myriad of industries such as Beverage, Trading, Construction, Engineering, Healthcare, and Service.
- Extensive industry experience of Financial and Management Accounting
- Multi-lingual and cross-cultural skills, speaking Cantonese, Mandarin, English, Malay, Khmer, and Thai).
Project Management Advisory:
Amit Thambi
Amit holds a Mechanical Engineering degree, a post graduate qualification in Project Management as well as PMP certification from PMI in the USA, he is also certified by the IGBC as a green building professional.
- Cross industry project management experience
- Senior management positions executing over 85 projects
- Integration of building services and project management from concept to delivery
Art Advisory:
Kapil Harmilapi
Kapil is a passionate art expert; his interest in the art world and its history runs deep. Kapil is a Delhiite by birth, which brings with it an innate depth of culture and creativity.
Marketing Communication & PR Advisory:
Ritul Yadav
An accomplished Marketing & Communications professional, she has 20 years of insightful experience in delivering business-oriented, creative marketing communications campaigns.
- Bachelor’s Degree in in Political Science from Delhi University
- Master’s Degree in Mass Communication from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC).
- Extensive media relations experience across print, television and digital.
- Strong relationships with influential hospitality/lifestyle/travel columnists.
Public Relations Advisory:
Pushpa Nair
A seasoned and dedicated Marketing Communications Specialist, with over 30 years’ cross sector experience. Pushpa is unique a person with an innate drive an infectious personality and a great work ethic.
Strengths lie in content writing, brand strategy, public relations and functional communications.