An experienced accounting professional with a passion for the hospitality industry, Ary entered the travel and tourism sector in 2007 as an income auditor at Royale Chulan The Curve hotel in Malaysia. Since then, he has built a formidable career in accounting working at such distinguished properties as The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur, Cameron Highlands Resort, and Melia Kuala Lumpur, all located in his native Malaysia.
Ary joins Anantara Desaru Coast, an award-winning luxury escape on Malaysian shores, from Vivatel Kuala Lumpur where he served as financial controller since 2018, and in his new role will oversee the day-to-day financial operations focusing on the accounting function, including books and record keeping, as well as leading a team of mid-level and junior accounting professionals.
“We are delighted to have Ary joining Anantara Desaru Coast at this time of ambitious growth and reinvigorated sales strategy.”
Christian Gerart, General Manager at Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, added: “In addition to having a strong track record of overseeing the implementation of internal systems and controls, he brings extensive experience in senior finance roles across a number of prestigious hospitality businesses. We are confident that Ary will further strengthen our accounting team through his experience in hotel finance and good internal governance.”
Ary holds a master’s degree in business administration from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in Bangi, Selangor and a diploma in business management from Management and Science University in Shah Alam, Selangor.
About Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas is located along a pristine 17-kilometre beachfront facing the South China Sea, in a new high-end resort development that offers a range of luxury accommodation nestled in lush tropical gardens. Desaru Coast is located in Johor Darul Ta’zim and spans over 16 square kilometres. It is near Iskandar Malaysia and is easily accessible via a 45-minute drive from Malaysia’s Senai International Airport (JHB) and a two-hour drive from Singapore. Additionally, visitors from Singapore can travel to Desaru Coast by ferry, followed by a short drive.
Minor International (MINT) is a global company focused on three core businesses: hospitality restaurants and lifestyle brands distribution. MINT is a hotel owner, operator and investor with a portfolio of 530 hotels under the Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Tivoli, NH Collection, NH Hotels, nhow, Elewana, Marriott, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Radisson Blu and Minor International brands in 55 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, South and North America. MINT is also one of Asia’s largest restaurant companies with over 2,200 outlets system-wide in 26 countries under The Pizza Company, The Coffee Club, Riverside, Benihana, Thai Express, Bonchon, Swensen’s, Sizzler, Dairy Queen and Burger King. MINT is one of Thailand’s largest distributors of lifestyle brands and contract manufacturers. Its brands include Anello, Bodum, Bossini, Brooks Brothers, Charles & Keith, Esprit, Etam, Joseph Joseph, OVS, Radley, Scomadi, Zwilling J.A. Henckels and Minor Smart Kids.
MINT’s luxury real estate developments are currently located in Indonesia, Malaysia, Mozambique, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates.
For more information, please visit minor.com.
About Anantara
Anantara is a luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, connecting them to genuine places, people and stories through personal experiences, and providing heartfelt hospitality in the world’s most exciting destinations. The collection of distinct, thoughtfully designed luxury hotels and resorts provides a window through which to journey into invigorating new territory, curating personal travel experiences.
From cosmopolitan cities to desert sands to lush islands, Anantara connects travellers to the indigenous, grounds them in authentic luxury, and hosts them with passionate expertise. The portfolio currently boasts over 40 stunning hotels and resorts located in Thailand, the Maldives, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Mozambique, Zambia, the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Tunisia, Portugal and Spain, with a pipeline of future properties across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
For more information on Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, please visit anantara.com.
WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:
- Ary joins Anantara Desaru Coast, an award-winning luxury escape on Malaysian shores, from Vivatel Kuala Lumpur where he served as financial controller since 2018, and in his new role will oversee the day-to-day financial operations focusing on the accounting function, including books and record keeping, as well as leading a team of mid-level and junior accounting professionals.
- An experienced accounting professional with a passion for the hospitality industry, Ary entered the travel and tourism sector in 2007 as an income auditor at Royale Chulan The Curve hotel in Malaysia.
- Ary holds a master's degree in business administration from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in Bangi, Selangor and a diploma in business management from Management and Science University in Shah Alam, Selangor.
