Adaptive, flexible, and ready for any challenges that come his way, Don lives and works by Bruce Lee’s motto, “Be water.”
As our Executive Vice President & Head of Asia Pacific, Don helps expand our luxury lifestyle platform in the US & potentially overseas markets. He assists foreign owners with U.S. hotel acquisitions, develops re-positioning strategies, brand selection and renovations, and supports the day-to-day management of their assets.
Don lives in Los Angeles. Outside of the office, he loves golf, reading, Martial Arts, traveling with his wife of nearly 30 years, Jade, and spending time with his adult sons, Grey and Harrison, who both live in Brooklyn. His bucket list includes playing a round of golf at Augusta.
Company
Sage Investments
Role
Executive Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific
Joined Sage
2023
Experience Highlights
Executive Vice President & Head of Asia Investment Group for both at Aimbridge Hospitality and Interstate Hotels & Resorts
CEO of Swiss International Hotels & Resorts
Regional Vice President of Development for the Wyndham Hotel Group International
Professional Memberships
Member of China Enterprise Counsel in the USA
Education
Master's degree, Columbia University
Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA), American Hotel and Lodging Association