Leadership
ONYX Hospitality Group is driven by an international team of dedicated professionals with vast experience in hospitality management. At the heart, the ONYX family are inspired by a true passion for hospitality backed by the strength of expertise in Southeast Asia.

Our Team

Yuthachai Charanachitta
Group CEO
Since the age of 24, Yuthachai has been at the helm of Italthai Group, ONYX's parent company and has been instrumental in ONYX's transformation from a Thailand-based single brand hotel company to multi-brand hospitality management company with a growing footprint across the region. In 2021, Yuthachai took on a more active as role of CEO at ONYX Hospitality Group leading the strategic vision to become the best medium-size hospitality management company in Southeast Asia.
Yuthachai holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Hamilton College in New York.

Wuthivet Vetchabutsakorn
Head of Finance

Wuthivet Vetchabutsakorn
Head of Finance
Wuthivet leads the Finance department, responsible for Financial and Accountancy, Procurement, Treasury and Information Technology. Wuthivet is also pivotal in shareholder relations including business transformation, strategic investments and developing financial strategies to lead ONYX's growth in Southeast Asia.
Holding a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Chulalongkorn University and an MBA in Accounting & Finance from Suffolk University, Wuthivet adds invaluable financial acumen to the Leadership.

Saranya Watanasirisuk
Head of Human Resources

Saranya Watanasirisuk
Head of Human Resources
At the heart of delivery exemplary service, consistently creating positive experiences for our guests and fellow colleagues are the people and culture. Through this lens Saranya looks at the breadth of the Group’s employee experience, with her extensive experience in coaching, talent management and culture building.
Saranya holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources and Organization Development from National Institute of Development Administration.

Kashyap Vora
Head of Investment & Strategy

Kashyap Vora
Head of Investment & Strategy
Working collaboratively with the team, Kashyap oversees the business development and investment strategy at ONYX. With over 20 years of experience, Kashyap is responsible in bringing together people and capital to support the company’s growth strategy and its objective and grow the portfolio across the region.
Kashyap holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Mumbai and is recognised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Somchai Kittikraisak
Head of Technical Services

Somchai Kittikraisak
Head of Technical Services
Somchai leads ONYX’s Technical Services team, working in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of all properties, overseeing each project from its design conceptualisation to construction. After over 12 years at ONYX, Somchai has been responsible for the successful renovations of Amari Pattaya and Amari Watergate Bangkok as well as new builds including Amari Kuala Lumpur and Amari SPICE Penang.
Somchai holds a master’s degree in construction management from London South Bank University.

Carol Tsai
Head of Revenue Management & Distribution

Chutima Fuangkham Kennedy
Head of Marketing

Chutima Fuangkham Kennedy
Head of Marketing
With over 13 years at ONYX, Chutima is an example of a talent that has been recognised and subsequently invested in and cultivated. As Vice President of Marketing, Chutima plays a key role in overseeing the development and execution of the company’s integrated marketing strategy, which includes brand marketing, public relations, social media as well as the extensive digital ecosystem.
Chutima holds a bachelor’s degree in arts and political science from Kasetsart University, as well as an associate degree in computer science from Quincy College in Massuchusetts, USA. Chutima also has master’s degree in arts in English from Kasetsart University.