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Our Leadership

Rooted in a rich legacy of hospitality excellence, our leaders cultivate a culture where community and vision are the essence of what they do. Dedicated to Hyatt's unwavering people-first culture, they lead with care, empathy, and respect. With a focus on compassionate stewardship, they empower the colleagues of Hyatt hotel's commercial services to achieve remarkable growth in their respective subregions.

Meet Our Custodians

Carina Chorangel

Carina Chorangel

Senior Vice President, Commercial

Asia Pacific

A passionate industry leader in hospitality, Carina Chorangel serves as the Senior Vice President-Commercial, Asia Pacific for Hyatt Asia Pacific.

Following an illustrious career that spans decades, Carina Chorangel currently serves as the Senior Vice President-Commercial, Asia Pacific. Carina oversees a wide range of responsibilities, from sales and revenue to digital marketing and consumer insights. She leads her team in supporting over 260 hotels under the World of Hyatt to enhance business performance and brand preference. Carina is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity which is reflected in her leadership style. With a deep-rooted passion for the industry, Carina dedicates time to mentoring the next generation of hospitality leaders.

Min Bae

Min Bae

Vice President, Commercial

North Asia, Southeast Asia & Pacific

Sales Operations, Revenue & Distribution

Asia Pacific

A skilled sales professional, Min Bae, Vice President of Revenue, Sales, and Distribution for North and Southeast Asia and the Pacific, has been with Hyatt for nearly two decades.

Min Bae has been part of the Hyatt family since 2005, and currently heads as Vice President of Revenue, Sales, and Distribution, North and Southeast Asia and Pacific. In her current role, Min Bae guides a dedicated team, overseeing the performance of Hyatt hotels across North & Southeast Asia and Pacific. She believes in the transformative power of human connections, which is at the heart of her nearly two-decade Hyatt career across various divisions in Seoul, Hong Kong, and Shanghai properties.

Kadambini Mittal

Kadambini Mittal

Regional Vice President, Commercial

Southwest Asia & India

Kadambini Mittal leverages her 30-year career in hospitality to Hyatt in her role as Regional Vice President of Commercial, India and Southwest Asia.

Kadambini Mittal brings an all-encompassing experience of commercial functions and hotel operations in her position as Regional Vice President of Commercial, India and Southwest Asia. She is responsible for creating and influence the strategic initiatives and brand preference of Hyatt hotels across India and Southwest Asia. During her 30-year career in hospitality, Kadambini has been part of 34 new hotel openings and successfully navigated challenging periods for the hotel industry.

Carol Chung

Carol Chung

Vice President, Commercial

Greater China

Based at the Shanghai Hyatt Hub, Carol is responsible for developing and implementing commercial strategies for Hyatt Greater China. She leads a high-performing team, driving revenue generation, market share growth, loyalty penetration, and brand development.

Carol leverages a storied career as a senior commercial leader in the hospitality industry. During multiple decades at Sheraton, Starwood, Marriott International, the Shangri-La Group, and IHG, she has delivered impactful sales and marketing strategies and led teams to success across Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan markets.

Tammy Ng

Tammy Ng

Vice President, Marketing

Asia Pacific

With reputable credentials in marketing, Tammy Ng now leads Hyatt Asia Pacific as the Vice President of Marketing.

Tammy Ng has a forte in marketing and uses her proficiency in her position as Vice President of Marketing for Hyatt Asia Pacific. Tammy is in-charge of creating and managing the marketing, communications, loyalty, and digital strategies of the World of Hyatt hotels in the region. In her work as a marketing expert, she focuses on highlighting Hyatt’s distinctive culture of care, local expertise, and commitment to quality.

Christophe Sadonés

Christophe Sadonés

Vice President

Food & Beverage, Event & Product Development

Asia & Pacific

Christophe Sadonés infuses his unwavering passion for hospitality into his role as Vice President of Food, Beverage, Events and Product Development for Hyatt Asia Pacific.

Christophe Sadonés has a lifelong passion for the world of hospitality and events which he channels in his role as Vice President of Food, Beverage, Events and Product Development for Hyatt Asia Pacific. Christophe has established a longstanding career at various Hyatt hotels in Asia-Pacific for over a decade. He is committed to excellence and leads a team of passionate professionals who equally strive to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Kate Atkinson

Kate Atkinson

Vice President, Hyatt Sales Force

Asia Pacific

Kate Atkinson channels enthusiasm and sincerity cultivated during her two-decade tenure at Hyatt in her role as the Vice President of Global Sales for Hyatt Asia Pacific.

Kate Atkinson continues her 21 years of dedicated service at Hyatt as Vice President of Global Sales for Hyatt Asia Pacific. Kate upholds the values of teamwork and care in her work, shaping sales initiatives to optimize revenue of Hyatt hotels in the region. Her remarkable career has seen her hold various sales and marketing roles at Hyatt hotels in Australia and the US.

Our Faculty Experts

At Hyatt, our faculty experts embody a spirit of care and collectiveness to enable colleagues to thrive in every career milestone. They foster an environment that encourages Hyatt colleagues to lead with intention and be their best. The accomplishments of Hyatt’s Commercial Services are a testament to how our faculty experts guide with empathetic leadership and integrity.