Deepak Ohri

Deepak Ohri is a visionary hospitality executive and entrepreneur who founded and served as CEO of lebua Hotels and Resorts for 20 years.123 He is known for transforming lebua into a luxury hospitality brand across India, Thailand, and New Zealand, with five properties including the famous Tower Club at lebua in Bangkok.12

Key Achievements and Highlights::

• Created the first "native-born luxury hospitality brand" in Southeast Asia2
• Established The Dome at lebua, featuring the world's highest luxury rooftop restaurant Sirocco, which earned two Michelin stars23
• Led lebua to win World's Leading All-Suite Hotel by World Travel Award23
• Recognized as one of the 100 Most Powerful People in Global Hospitality23

Professional Background::

• Founder and CEO of lebua Hotels and Resorts (2003-2023)
• Currently planning to launch a luxury "hybrid" hospitality brand in the United States124
• Serves on multiple boards, including the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)2

Academic and Speaking Engagements::

• Lectured at prestigious institutions like Columbia University, NYU Stern Business School, and Harvard Business School2
• Author of the book "A Bridge Not Too Far - Where Creativity Meets Innovation"3

Awards and Recognition::

• Named Global Top 25 Most Inspirational Leaders in Travel and Hospitality (2021)
• Received World Leading Happiness Ambassador award (2022)
• Awarded Icon of Luxury 2024 by Robb Report Hong Kong5

Ohri will step down as CEO of lebua at the end of 2023, continuing his legacy of innovation in the hospitality industry.1234