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Sati is an experienced hotelier who began his career as a pre-opening F&B Waiter at Penang Mutiara Hotel in 1988, a member of Leading Hotels of the World. He advanced through various roles while gaining cross-regional exposure in Singapore before reaching Assistant Food & Beverage Manager.
He subsequently pursued international experience at a luxury Maldivian property and with the Savoy Group of Hotels & Spa in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, managing F&B operations for a 1,000-room property with 18 dining establishments and a team of 180 associates.
After nearly five years abroad he returned to Malaysia as Director of Food & Beverage for a pre-opening luxury property in Langkawi, then managed an Eco Lodge at Taman Negara National Park as Resident Manager. This role deepened his commitment to sustainable development and the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 Agenda.