Bruce Ryde Appointed GM of Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa

The Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa has appointed Bruce Ryde as General Manager and Brand Strategist.

Originally from Australia, Bruce worked most recently at Marriott as Vice President Luxury Brands and Brand Marketing - Asia Pacific, a post he held since December 2017.

Before that, Bruce spent 15 years with IHG working in numerous sales and marketing roles, as well as five years as GM of IHG’s first Hotel Indigo in Asia Pacific – the Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund. His last four years at IHG were spent working as Head of Luxury & Lifestyle, Brand & Marketing, Asia, Middle East & Africa.

“Kamalaya’s stated aim of helping people to become the best version of themselves is a powerful platform as we negotiate a return to global travel and together with the founders John and Karina Stewart I am happy to lead the next chapter of this amazing story,” said Bruce. “We have incredible plans, including expanding our diverse range of treatments even more on an innovative online platform, Kamalaya Connect and a retail arm, Kamalaya Essentials.”

Bruce was educated at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and University of Technology Sydney.

When he is not working, Bruce enjoys running and swimming.

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