David Steyn has been appointed as General Manager at Shinta Mani Wild

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

David Steyn

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.

General Management Asia Pacific Cambodia South Cardamom National Park

Founded by Mr. Sokoun Chanpreda, a Cambodian businessman who returned from overseas to invest in the future of his country, the Shinta Mani Foundation is guided by his philosophy of Open Doors, Open Hearts. The Foundation operates today in the three core areas of education, healthcare and direct assistance. Shinta Mani’s community activities began in 2004 with the opening of the Shinta Mani School of Hospitality on the grounds of Shinta Mani...