Jeffry Tan Appointed Resort Manager at Raffles Maldives Meradhoo

Raffles Maldives Meradhoo has appointed Jeffry Tan as its new resort manager. Jeffry will be in charge of the resort’s overall operations, ensuring that guests continue to receive unique and extraordinary experiences.

Jeffry brings in more than fourteen years of executive experience in the hospitality industry. He took on the role of rooms division head in his first overseas assignment in Nanjing, China, before transferring to Jakarta in a similar capacity. He was then offered a position in Shanghai, where he was appointed director of operations, assisting the general manager in managing the hotel as the next-in-line. Jeffry was also the director of operations at Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund from January 2019 to June 2020, after he spent over six years with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts as executive assistant manager of rooms in Jakarta, director of rooms in Nanjing and assistant front office manager in Singapore.

He earned his Degree of Bachelor of Arts (Merit), Sociology Major at the National University of Singapore, Certificate in Hospitality Management and Certificate in Leading Customer-Focused Teams at Cornell University.

Throughout these years, he has gained extensive and valuable experience in hotel management, strategic planning, operational excellence, team building as well as several preopening projects.

Speaking of his appointment, Jeffry said, “I am extremely excited to be part of the incredible team at Raffles Maldives Meradhoo. It is truly one of the most beautiful resorts in the Indian Ocean and I look forward to welcoming guests to this unique destination and provide unforgettable experiences.”