Capella Hotel Group has appointed three new general managers to lead key properties across its Asian portfolio, bringing experienced hospitality professionals to Capella Singapore, Capella at Galaxy Macau and Patina Tianjin.
Capella Hotels and Resorts continues to strengthen its leadership team, while the Patina Hotels & Resorts brand prepares for its inaugural property launch in mainland China. The appointments reflect the group’s focus on operational leadership as luxury travel continues to evolve across the region.
Paul Jackson Takes Leadership at Singapore Flagship
Jackson joins Capella Singapore following nearly a decade as general manager of Claridge’s in London where he oversaw a comprehensive renovation that balanced heritage preservation with contemporary updates. During his tenure, the property received Michelin recognition while achieving significant revenue growth. Jackson’s hospitality career spans more than two decades across international markets.
Jackson’s experience includes leadership roles at Mandarin Oriental properties in Hong Kong, Bangkok and Sanya, as well as positions at Grand InterContinental Seoul and The Ritz Hotel London. His background covers key markets including Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand and China.
At Capella Singapore, the 113-room luxury resort set within 30 acres of rainforest on Sentosa Island, Jackson will oversee all hotel operations with a focus on guest experience and operational performance. The property, which features 72 sea-facing suites and duplexes and nine manors at The Club Residences, has cemented its position as a leading luxury destination in the region over the past decade.
Andy Lio Appointed to Macau Property
Lio joins Capella’s roster of strengthened leadership following his appointment as general manager of Capella at Galaxy Macau earlier this year. With nearly 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Lio excels in delivering bespoke luxury service and brings extensive knowledge of the Macau hospitality market.
Lio’s career foundation was built in rooms operations, providing invaluable hands-on experience. Since 2019, he has served as AVP of hotel operations at Raffles at Galaxy Macau, where he also held the role of acting general manager for over a year, leading the team to achieve the Forbes 5-star award in 2024 during the property’s first full year of operation. His career includes leadership roles at the Ritz-Carlton Macau and on the pre-opening team of Galaxy Macau in 2010, where his dedication to personalized service helped the property achieve Forbes 5-star recognition.
At Capella at Galaxy Macau, Lio will continue to leverage his deep understanding of the market, focusing on delivering the luxury experiences and innovative service standards that have defined his career in the region’s most prestigious properties.
Roman Angulo Leads First Patina Hotel in China
Spanish-born Angulo is promoted to general manager of Patina Tianjin from his role as resort manager of Capella Singapore.
Angulo brings over 20 years of international hospitality experience specializing in hotel management across leading brands. His career includes senior leadership positions at Four Seasons Beijing, Rosewood Hotel Beijing and Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong. Most recently, before joining Capella Hotel Group, he served as hotel manager at Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona, where he oversaw the operational direction of rooms and food & beverage divisions across both Asian and European markets.
As the Patina brand scales up with its inaugural property in mainland China, Angulo will establish operational standards and guest service protocols that will define the brand’s market entry. Patina Tianjin, which opens in the first half of 2026 in Tianjin’s historic Italian Heritage District, is a 193,750 square-foot urban oasis featuring 17 heritage buildings with 145 guestrooms oriented around private garden courtyards.
His role will be instrumental in bringing the Patina brand to life at the property which celebrates Tianjin’s cosmopolitan heritage while offering tranquility within the bustling city.
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