Dean WinterDean Winter is a hotelier and restauranteur, with over 25 years of experience in London, Hong Kong and Singapore. Promoted to the role of Group Director of Operations, Dean has expanded his scope of responsibilities, overseeing all hotel and restaurant operations in Hong Kong, China and Miami. He joined Swire Hotels in October 2006, to manage operations and pre-opening preparations for The Opposite House in Beijing, The Upper House and EAST in Hong Kong, prior to opening The Upper House as General Manager in 2009. He has taken on various roles since then; including the oversight of opening The Temple House and soon, The Middle House in Shanghai. Prior to joining Swire Hotels, Dean developed his Management career over 14 years with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and also served as General Manager for Terrence Conran’s restaurant group in London.