Board of Advisors

Ravi Kathiravelu

Ravi is currently the Executive Director of Sutera Sanctuary Lodges in Sabah, Borneo, overseeing four properties set in stunning natural locations.

The most notable property sits within Kinabalu National Park — Malaysia’s inaugural UNESCO World Heritage Site (2000) — positioned at 1,584 metres elevation and home to an ecological system unrivalled anywhere else in the world.

In his current capacity, Ravi demonstrates a deep commitment to environmental stewardship, viewing sustainable development as essential for humanity’s future.

Before assuming this role he served as Chief Operating Officer at Sutera Harbour Resort, where his career began as Head of Food & Beverage Operations managing 14 outlets, 2 ballrooms, and 27 meeting rooms. He has held multiple F&B positions across international hospitality chains in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia, and also advises a significant hospitality development project in newly independent Timor-Leste.

He completed his education at Ecole Les Roches Bluche, Switzerland, and Schiller International University, London.