Hoiana Resort & Golf Appoints Alan Teo as CEO in Vietnam

Hoiana Resort & Golf appoints Alan Teo as CEO. He has a strong background in resort management and operations.

Hoiana Resort & Golf has announced the appointment of Alan Teo, a seasoned resort executive, as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Alan Teo brings extensive experience in the gaming and hospitality industry to the role, including his previous position as Chief Operating Officer of Universal Hotels and Resorts, where he oversaw operations at the NUSTAR Resort & Casino in Cebu, Philippines. 

His experience at NUSTAR included managing large-scale, multi-faceted resort operations.

Alan Teo’s career also encompasses senior leadership roles at other integrated resorts in Singapore and the Philippines. He has a background in driving operational performance and financial results within complex business environments. He holds a degree from the National University of Singapore and a Master of Business Administration from IE Business School.

Sean Knights will replace Alan Teo as NUSTAR’s COO, which he announced in a LinkedIn Post last February 6.

Hoiana Resort & Golf, owned, developed, and operated by Hoi An South Development Ltd. (HASD), has experienced considerable growth.

In 2024, the resort recorded over 225,000 visitors and contributed to the local economy, generating over 7,000 jobs and contributing VND 790 billion to the state budget, making it the largest tax-paying foreign direct investment enterprise in Quang Nam Province.

Alan Teo’s appointment coincides with Phase 2 of Hoiana’s development, a USD 1 billion expansion across approximately 209 hectares. This expansion is projected to create an additional 2,500 direct jobs and 5,000 indirect jobs over the next two years. HASD has invested USD 1.4 billion of its total registered investment of USD 4 billion to date.

“I am honored to join Hoi An South Development Ltd. as CEO,” said Alan Teo. “HASD has established a significant presence in the gaming and hospitality industry, and I look forward to contributing to its continued development. I anticipate working to drive innovation, provide guest experiences, and explore growth opportunities.” HASD expressed its support for Alan Teo’s leadership.

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