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.

Leadership

Our Team

Yuthachai Charanachitta

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

Wuthivet Vetchabutsakorn

Head of Finance

Wuthivet Vetchabutsakorn

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

Saranya Watanasirisuk

Head of Human Resources

Saranya Watanasirisuk

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.

Harold Olaya Leon

Harold Olaya Leon

Head of Operations

Harold Olaya Leon

Harold Olaya Leon

Head of Operations

As a Columbian national residing in Thailand for over 20 years, Harold first joined Italian-Thai Development PLC as Senior Financial Analyst responsible for project finance activities. Later in 2008, he transitioned to Amari Hotels and Resorts, an Italthai company, to explore different strategies to fund future expansion as Director of Business Development/Investments. That had led him to take charge of real estate development opportunities within the group including hotels, condominiums, serviced apartments, retail businesses and some industrial facilities as Senior Vice President of Projects Development under Amari Estates, a real estate development company within the Italthai Group.

Kashyap Vora

Kashyap Vora

Head of Investment & Development

Kashyap Vora

Kashyap Vora

Head of Investment & Development

Kashyap leads Investment & Development, responsible for identifying opportunities to grow the business at ONYX through investment and partnerships. Kashyap has an established track record of fund raising through debt & equity, legal negotiation, financial feasibility, tax structuring and due diligence across the Asia Pacific region.

Kashyap holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Mumbai and a qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Bharath Satyavolu

Bharath Satyavolu

Head of Revenue Management

Bharath Satyavolu

Bharath Satyavolu

Head of Revenue Management

Bharath, a native to India, has built his crossborder career in the APAC region, spending over 12 years in Singapore crafting his hospitality leadership journey. Before leaving Singapore for the posting of Group Director of Commercial at Scenic Hotel Group in Christchurch, New Zealand strategizing commercial functions for a portfolio of 18 hotels, he developed his expertise in Revenue Management leading revenue management and distribution pillar for 35 properties spanning over 11 countries during his time as Group Head of Revenue Management for Oakwood Asia Pacific.

Phiphat Khanonwet

Phiphat Khanonwet

Head of Information Technology

Phiphat Khanonwet

Phiphat Khanonwet

Head of Information Technology

Phiphat is a skillful professional with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality business technology sector. As an expert in the field, he has led information technology environments and spearheaded successful technology projects that serve as the backbone of organizations. Throughout his 10-year tenure with ONYX Hospitality Group, he has been responsible for defining technology strategies, overseeing their management and implementation, and ensuring their usability. Phiphat's innovative mindset and dedication to driving technological advancements have positioned him as a key figure in the organisation's growth and success. His expertise in leveraging technology to enhance operations and customer experiences has earned him a reputation as a leader in the hospitality business technology industry.

With a Master's Degree of Science in Information Technology from King Mongkut University of Technology Thonburi, Phiphat brings a strong foundation of knowledge to his role.

Somchai Kittikraisak

Somchai Kittikraisak

Head of Technical Services

Somchai Kittikraisak

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.