Ody Odayappan

Ody Odayappan is an experienced hospitality professional currently serving as the General Manager at Shangri-La Phnom Penh, Cambodia.1 He has over 21 years of experience in the hotel industry, specializing in Rooms, Food & Beverage operations.

Ody's career with Shangri-La Group began in 1997, where he held various roles in the Rooms Division.1 His career progression includes:

1. Executive Assistant Manager at Traders Hotel Penang in 2009
2. Resident Manager of Shangri-La Wuhan in China in 2012
3. General Manager of JEN Penang Georgetown
4. General Manager of Shangri-La Phnom Penh (appointed June 1, 2023)

In his current role, Ody oversees a 303-room luxury hotel that boasts the city's largest ballroom and various high-end facilities.1 He reports to Caroline Cheah, Senior Vice President, Operations, South East Asia & Australasia.1

Outside of work, Ody enjoys working out at the gym, socializing with friends, exploring new locations, and sampling local cuisine. He is also an avid Liverpool football fan.1