David Steyn

David Steyn has been appointed General Manager of the all-inclusive Bensley Collection - Shinta Mani Wild in Cambodia's South Cardamom National Park.

Born in Johannesburg, David has 13 years of hospitality industry and management experience at high-end safari and beach lodges in South Africa, East Africa and Bhutan under his belt, including three assignments at the prestigious Singita, Sabi Sands.

David is not only a trained field guide with extensive wilderness experience, but also a trained sommelier.

Prior to taking up his new position at Bensley Collection - Shinta Mani Wild, David was the Lodge Manager at Aman Resorts' Amankora Punakha Bhutan, followed by a short term assignment as Rooms Division Manager at One & Only Nyungwe House, Rwanda.

Given his past experience and love of all things wild, his arrival by zipline over 400m of the forest canopy, river and waterfalls should be a breeze.