Giovanni Angelini has over 50 years’ experience acquired in 3 continents, Asia in particular. Former CEO of the Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Group for over 19 years, he was also Senior Vice President Asia-Pacific of Westin Hotels and Resorts, in addition to executive posts with several prestigious hotels in North & Central America, Europe, and his home country, Italy.

In 2010 he founded Angelini Hospitality, a travel & tourism consultancy based in Hong Kong.