A Hotelier with Heart
When a family business has deep roots, its youngest custodians can feel bound by tradition. Winnie Chiu, however, chooses not only to honour the past but also to make decisions that will serve the company her grandfather, Deacon Chiu, founded for the challenges of the future.
After graduating from university in London, Hong Kong-born Chiu worked as a financial analyst before joining Far East Consortium International in 2005 as the director of property development. Founded in 1950, the company deals in property development, hotel management and gaming across Asia, Europe and New Zealand.
When Chiu was appointed president of Dorsett Hospitality International in 2010, it had 11 hotels in seven cities, a.
