Andrew Jones C.H.A., FHCIMA, Guardian

Andrew Jones is British by birth, and a Canadian citizen. After graduating from The Birmingham College of Food, Tourism and Creative Studies, he initially trained in Food & Beverage Management at the Waldorf Hotel in London, followed by two years as Food & Beverage Manager at the Elbow Beach Surf, Bermuda.

Mr. Jones has worked with Hyatt International hotels and spent over twelve years in various management capacities with Westin Hotels & Resorts in Canada and Asia, culminating in the position of General Manager.

He has also consulted with many major hotel companies in Asia as Director of Hotel Operations for Pannell Kerr Forster Ltd., and as Managing Director of Pacific Rim Hospitality Management, his own consulting practice. Mr. Jones spent three years as Vice President, Human Resources for Marco Polo Hotels, prior to founding Sanctuary Resorts.

Andrew Jones is Director, Asia Pacific Affairs for the International Hotel & Restaurant Association, and is associated with the Asia Pacific International Hotel Environment Initiative. Mr. Jones holds the Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) designation from the American Hotel & Motel Association, as is a Fellow of the Hotel and Catering International Management Association (FHCIMA).

In addition to his vocational activities Mr. Jones is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Kowloon, and Chairman of the KELY Support Group, a charity for young people in need and at risk in Hong Kong.