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Sangha appoints former Aman exec John Reed as COO
POSTED 15 Oct 2019 . BY Megan Whitby
Reed has over 35 years of experience in the industry.

John is in charge of business performance at the Octave Institute. He will be developing a sales-driven culture throughout the organisation and leading the team to the next level
– Fred Tsao, chair and founder of the Octave Institute
Reed has over 35 years of experience in the industry.
John is in charge of business performance at the Octave Institute. He will be developing a sales-driven culture throughout the organisation and leading the team to the next level
– Fred Tsao, chair and founder of the Octave Institute
Sangha Retreat by Octave has appointed John Reed as chief operating officer.

Originally from the US, Reed spent 25 years with luxury hotel group Aman Resorts in Asia, gaining insights into the markets of Southern Asia and Indochina.

With more than 35 years of industry experience, Reed, a graduate of Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration, has worked in the US, Australia, Thailand, Myanmar, Bali and Bhutan.

Fred Tsao, chair and founder of the Octave Institute, said: “John is in charge of business performance at the Octave Institute. He will be developing a sales-driven culture throughout the organisation and leading the team to the next level.”

Octave’s Jamie Waring, managing director of wellness and Eddy Ram, managing director of hospitality, village operations and The Living Room in Shanghai will report to Reed.
Originally from the US, Reed spent 25 years with luxury hotel group Aman Resorts in Asia.
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Sangha appoints former Aman exec John Reed as COO
POSTED 15 Oct 2019 . BY Megan Whitby
Reed has over 35 years of experience in the industry.
John is in charge of business performance at the Octave Institute. He will be developing a sales-driven culture throughout the organisation and leading the team to the next level
– Fred Tsao, chair and founder of the Octave Institute
Reed has over 35 years of experience in the industry.
John is in charge of business performance at the Octave Institute. He will be developing a sales-driven culture throughout the organisation and leading the team to the next level
– Fred Tsao, chair and founder of the Octave Institute
Sangha Retreat by Octave has appointed John Reed as chief operating officer.

Originally from the US, Reed spent 25 years with luxury hotel group Aman Resorts in Asia, gaining insights into the markets of Southern Asia and Indochina.

With more than 35 years of industry experience, Reed, a graduate of Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration, has worked in the US, Australia, Thailand, Myanmar, Bali and Bhutan.

Fred Tsao, chair and founder of the Octave Institute, said: “John is in charge of business performance at the Octave Institute. He will be developing a sales-driven culture throughout the organisation and leading the team to the next level.”

Octave’s Jamie Waring, managing director of wellness and Eddy Ram, managing director of hospitality, village operations and The Living Room in Shanghai will report to Reed.
Originally from the US, Reed spent 25 years with luxury hotel group Aman Resorts in Asia.
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