Marcel N. A. Holman

Marcel N.A. Holman is a seasoned hospitality executive who helms the new Pan Pacific Orchard as General Manager, in addition to his regional role as Vice President of Operations for Japan, Oceania, China and Indonesia for Pan Pacific Hotels Group.

The Dutch-born hotelier found his footing as an intrepid non-conformist early on in his career: It began with a one-way ticket to Queenstown, New Zealand in 1993 to jumpstart his hospitality career, followed by a move to Chengdu, China a few years later after time in Cairns, Australia, strengthening his taste for adventure and spicy food along the way.

In the last two decades, Holman has led the acceleration of growth in numerous luxury chains including Shangri-La Group, IHG Hotels and Resorts, The Sukhothai Hotels and Resorts and The Langham Hotels & Resorts. He was instrumental in successfully launching several flagship luxury properties including The Sukhothai Shanghai, which opened in 2018, making his mark as the ‘go-to’ leader for a steady hand to steer teams through transformation and growth.

Holman’s valuable know-how and global understanding of cultural nuances stem from his years navigating the diverse hospitality landscape across Europe, New Zealand, Australia, the Middle East and Asia, allowing him to define luxury on new terms, with a distinct discernment of what tomorrow’s customer desires now. As one who thrives in diverse, fast-paced environments, he firmly believes in the collective effort of teamwork to achieve shared goals and continuously raise the bar for the delivery of unique and top-quality guest experiences.

“Pan Pacific Orchard is not only an outstanding property in terms of the product and its stunning nature-inspired design, but what truly sets us apart is our brilliant team, many of whom are industry veterans, who will personally enliven Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts brand of gracious hospitality, and collectively create elevated and graceful experiences at every guest touchpoint,” says Holman.

With a contagious passion for hospitality, Holman equally believes in constantly challenging the status quo while providing a platform for team members to be the best versions of themselves. He says: “As hoteliers, we need to be adaptable and constantly embrace new ways to do things differently and better. I am privileged to be surrounded by diverse individuals who inspire me every single day. Singapore is such a fast-paced and ever-evolving destination, and our goal is to bring to life bold new ideas and to craft something distinctively different, in celebration of people—guests, partners and employees—and to showcase our sincere service and signature experiences within a reimagined urban sanctuary, creating indelible memories for all.”