Charles Woo

Besides managing the operations of the hotel and responsible for the continued success of Sheraton as the leading hotel providing luxurious comfort in Hong Kong, Charles also oversees Starwood’s footprints in Hong Kong and Macau, including W Hong Kong, Le Méridien Cyberport and The Westin Resort, Macau. A native of Hong Kong, Charles’ experience in hospitality industry spans 33 years. He began his career as Management Trainee with ITT Sheraton in 1978 and spent 15 years with Sheraton hotels in Oklahoma City, Los Angeles, Boston, Brunei, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Tianjin and Shanghai. During his tenure, Charles has held senior positions including General Manager in Tianjin and Shanghai as well as Area Controller for East Asia. Prior to joining his current role, Charles, was the president of The Sutton Place Hotels Group, where he oversaw the entire group portfolio in both Canada and United States, a position he had held since 1993. Charles holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and an MBA, both from University of Oklahoma in the United States.

Experience

Area Managing Director, Hong Kong & Macau

• Company Name Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
• Dates EmployedJan 2011 – Present
• Employment Duration8 yrs 6 mos

Managing Director

• Company Name Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel and Towers
• Dates EmployedJan 2011 – Present
• Employment Duration8 yrs 6 mos

President

• Company Name The Sutton Place Hotels
• Dates EmployedJan 1995 – Jan 2011
• Employment Duration16 yrs 1 mo

Responsible for strategies, planning, operations, marketing, development, human resources and financial success of the entire Group portfolio of hotels in Canada (Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver) and USA (Chicago, Newport Beach, New Orleans)

Senior Vice President

• Company Name The Grande Hotels Group
• Dates Employed Jul 1993 – Jan 1995
• Employment Duration1 yr 7 mos

Asset Manager for owner of 5 Le Meridien Hotels in North America (Chicago, Newport Beach, New Orleans, Toronto and Vancouver)

Executive

• Company Name ITT Sheraton Corporation
• Dates Employed Jul 1978 – Jul 1993

• Employment Duration15 yrs 1 mo

  • General Manager, Sheraton Hua Ting Shanghai, China 1992-1993
  • General Manager, Sheraton Tianjin Hotel, Tianjin, China 1990-1992
  • Manager, Sheraton Royal Orchid Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand 1989-1990
  • Area Controller, Sheraton Asia Pacific Corporation, Hong Kong 1985-1989
  • Controller positons in Sheraton Plaza La Reina, Los Angeles; Sheraton Boston; Sheraton Utama, Brunei and Sheraton Oklahoma City 1979-1985 See less

Education

University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business

• Degree Name BBA, MBA Field Of StudyBusiness Administration and Management, General
• Dates attended or expected graduation 1977 – 1980