Onyx makes two key appointments for North Asia

Thailand’s Onyx Hospitality Group has named Tommy Lai as vice president of Onyx North Asia and Mael Vastine as area general manager Hong Kong.

Lai holds the role as head of North Asia and is responsible in leading the operations and business development of all brands in the region, including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea.

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Tommy Lai

He joined Onyx since 2012 as vice president, development of Onyx North Asia, and had in the past few years helped expand the Shama and Ozo brands in Hong Kong and China, as well as secured new Amari deals for the region.

Meanwhile, Vastine will oversee all Onyx brands, including new projects in Hong Kong, and continue to lead Ozo Wesley Hong Kong.

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Mael Vastine

Vastine first joined Onyx in 2014 as general manager of Ozo Wesley Hong Kong, where he was responsible for the overall operations of the group’s first Ozo hotel. Prior to joining Onyx, he was the resident manager of the Ibis Hong Kong Central and Sheung Wan Hotel.

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