Worldwide: Developer KOP Limited has appointed Dalip Singh as chief executive officer of its hospitality arm, Montigo Resorts.
Singh brings more than 25 years of luxury hotel management experience to his role, rejoining the business since his departure in 2016. Previously, Singh spent five years with KOP Limited and was a founding member of Montigo Resorts.
He has held additional leadership positions with brands including Pan Pacific, The Ritz-Carlton, Dusit International, Shangri-La and Hyatt.
Singh’s first major project as CEO will be overseeing the launch of 105-key Ellen Kensington in London, which is managed and operated by Montigo Resorts and is KOP’s first urban hotel. The team aims to expand with more city hotels in the UK and Ireland.
Elsewhere in the UK, Singh will also be responsible for Montigo Resorts, Somerset at Charlton House – a Grade II-listed, 28-bedroom country house and thermal spa that opened in 2023.
The two Indonesian properties which will come under Singh’s leadership include Montigo Resorts, Nongsa in Batam, and Montigo Resorts, Seminyak in Bali.
“I am excited to return to KOP Ltd as CEO of Montigo Resorts,” said Singh. “This is not just a homecoming, but an incredible opportunity to lead a brand I have always believed in.
“Our goal is to blend Montigo Resorts’ unique brand of Asian hospitality with the demands of the dynamic and evolving travel consumers. The opening of Ellen Kensington is just the beginning of our ambitious plans to expand the brands’ footprint to other markets within the next 10 years. Our aim is to create memorable, sustainable, and innovative luxury experiences from unforgettable escapes to special events and festivals while offering exclusive, benefits and more, that will resonate with guests worldwide. I look forward to working with our talented teams to bring these visions to life,” he said.
Ong Chih Ching, executive chairman and executive director of KOP Limited, added: “Dalip Singh’s leadership style aligns perfectly with Montigo Resorts’ commitment to innovation and excellence. His extensive background in hospitality and proven track record in transforming properties into market leaders make him the ideal person to lead our global expansion efforts.”
