David Steyn Moves to Cambodia as GM of Shinta Mani Wild

(06 Nov 2021)  David Steyn has been appointed General Manager of the all-inclusive Bensley Collection – Shinta Mani Wild in Cambodia’s South Cardamom National Park.

Born in Johannesburg, David has 13 years of hospitality industry and management experience at high-end safari and beach lodges in South Africa, East Africa and Bhutan under his belt, including three assignments at the prestigious Singita, Sabi Sands.

David Steyn

David is not only a trained field guide with extensive wilderness experience, but also a trained sommelier.

Prior to taking up his new position at Bensley Collection – Shinta Mani Wild, David was the Lodge Manager at Aman Resorts’ Amankora Punakha Bhutan, followed by a short term assignment as Rooms Division Manager at One & Only Nyungwe House, Rwanda.

“I’m absolutely delighted for the opportunity to move to Cambodia and join the team at this unique world class property,” said David. “It has all the touch points that I am passionate about as an integrator, environmentalist and humanitarian who looks to build community in the teams and communities I work in.”

Given his past experience and love of all things wild, his arrival by zipline over 400m of the forest canopy, river and waterfalls should be a breeze.

“Bensley Collection - Shinta Mani Wild requires a very special type of General Manager to operate it and David is that General Manager,” said Jason Friedman, Director of Development at HMD Asia, the company which manages Shinta Mani Hotels. “With his passion for conservation, together with his African and Bhutan lodge experience, we know that he brings the right personality and skills to manage and share this unique resort and its environment with our guests.”