Peter O’Conno
General Manager Of The Ayodya Resort

Mr. Peter O’Connor is a graduate of the State University of New York with a degree in Hotel Administration and was appointed to the alumni honor roll and awarded for "Outstanding Professional Achievement" in 2001.
Mr. O’Connor joined the Ayodya Resort Bali as General Manager, with over 30 years of multi-faceted International Hotel Senior Management Experience, including 12 years as General Manager and Vice President with multi property, regional and corporate responsibilities. The majority of his experience has been at large, upscale, 5 star luxury resort/hotel properties, International Brands. Specialized experience includes development, openings, turn-over, take-over, re-branding and repositioning/restructurings, having directly opened 11 hotels and assisted in opening 21 hotels in 7 different countries worldwide, in Europe, North America, The Caribbean, Hawaii and Asia.
Before to his assignment in Beijing, he served as Senior Vice President/ General Manager Hard Rock Hotels & Resorts and succeeded in leading the Hard Rock Hotel Bali to receive "The Golden Merit Award" by Travel Weekly East in 2002, "Most Innovative Product Award" by Travel Weekly East in 2001 and "Best New Resort Hotel" by Travel Trade Gazette" in 1998, by leading Signature Hotel Group – Palace of the Golden Horses to receive awards as one of "The Hottest New Hotels, Worldwide" by Conde Naste Traveler, and "The Best New City Hotel, Asia Pacific" by Travel Trade Gazette.
Prior to his posting in Asia, Mr. Connor was Executive Vice President/Managing Director of the 751 Room Grand Wailea Resort in Maui Hawaii, where The Hotel was awarded – "The Gold Key Award and Spa", from Meeting & Conventions Magazine in 1995 and 1996, as well as "The Paragon Award" for excellence in Meeting & Conventions Management in 1995.
Mr. Peter O’Connor also has been successful in his 7 year assignment with Hyatt International with senior management postings in Singapore and Hawaii, as well as other International brands in Kuala Lumpur, Dallas, Lake Geneva and Vienna. (BTN/*)

Nizar Sungkar
Chief Operating Officer Singgasana Hotels & Resorts

Nizar Sungkar was appointed Chief Operating of Singgasana Hotels and Resorts in March, 2004. In his past experiences he handled various business functions that gave him in depth exposure and hands on capabilities in dealing with the organization’s revenue management, its strategies in order to generate overall bottom line profit.
He is responsible for the operations, financial, and development of The Sultan Hotel-Jakarta, Jakarta Convention Center, Singgasana Hotel Surabaya, Bali Hilton International (soon to be Ayodya Resort Bali), Singgasana Hotel Makassar and Lombok Golf Kosaido.
Nizar is remarkably hands-on in his management and business style, confident in the success of transforming and upgrading the three properties of Hilton International in Indonesia into independent Indonesian world class hotels and resorts.
Graduated from the National Hotel Institute, Bandung, his career began in 1980, when he plunged into the culinary business. His aspiration to expand hospitality knowledge urged him to pursue experience in different countries. Possessing an outstanding career track record, awards and accolades have been received by Nizar while he was entrusted to hold key positions at the opening of Nova Park Hotel in Middle East to Swiss Hotel-Zurich, Elbow-Hilton and has contributed to the success of Hilton and has contributed to the success of Hilton International in Australia, Surabaya, and Singapore.(BTN/*)

Ray Clark
General Manager of The Samaya

The Samaya Bali has appointed British native Ray Clark as the new General Manager of the 24 luxurious villa beachfront resort, bringing with him his wide and varied successful career spanning over 40 years in the hospitality industry.
He started his career 1966 as an apprentice chef in Liverpool UK, followed with stints in 4 and 5-star Hotels in England, before spending a 5-year on articles posting with the Royal Navy.
Back on dry land he held positions of Executive Chef before embarking on a teaching career, as Chef Lecturer at Bournemouth College of Further & Higher Education specializing in Culinary Art for 14 years. Whilst in the Education sector Ray added to his already hefty culmination of qualifications with two University Degrees, and holds several Professional Memberships.
Ray then returned to his first love, Food and Hospitality Management. This took him on a 5-year stint with Sandals Ultra all inclusive resorts based in Montego Bay, Jamaica and Antigua, as Executive Chef followed by the role of Food & Beverage Director. During his career he has successfully competed in many International Salon Culinaires, with many challenge trophies & gold medals to his credit.
Prior to his current assignment, Ray was the Resident Manager at Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa and previously to that was Executive Assistant Manager at Nikko Bali Resort & Spa Bali.(BTN/*)