The AVP/VP, Marketing Communication will lead integrated communications for Shangri-La across Hong Kong and relevant markets. Requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, hospitality, or a related discipline, with substantial senior-level experience in brand strategy, media relations, digital marketing, and corporate communications. The candidate should demonstrate strong leadership, writing, presentation, stakeholder-management, and crisis-communications skills, ideally within luxury hospitality, travel, or an international consumer brand. Expectations include developing communication strategies, strengthening brand reputation, managing agencies and media relationships, supporting business objectives, and ensuring consistent messaging across properties and corporate channels. Fluency in English is essential; Cantonese and/or Mandarin would be advantageous.
Shangri-La Group is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The group is recognized for its refined service, Asian-inspired hospitality, and the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN, and Traders brands. Its properties serve leisure travelers, corporate guests, long-stay residents, and conference and event customers. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on personalized guest experiences, cultural understanding, responsible business practices, and employee development. Corporate and regional teams support brand management, commercial performance, communications, operations, technology, and talent across a large global network. A senior marketing communications role would typically work with property leaders, corporate stakeholders, media, agencies, and commercial teams to protect and grow the group’s reputation and market presence.
Hong Kong offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, luxury retail, finance, technology, marketing, and regional corporate functions. The city’s international business environment makes it attractive for experienced communications professionals, particularly those with Asia-Pacific, luxury-brand, or Chinese-market expertise. Life is fast-paced and highly connected, with excellent public transport, diverse restaurants, dense urban neighborhoods, hiking trails, beaches, and easy access to nearby islands and mainland China. Cantonese is widely spoken, while English is common in business and professional settings; Mandarin is also valuable. Foreign professionals generally need an employment visa sponsored by a Hong Kong employer, with approval based on qualifications, experience, and a confirmed job offer. Relocation costs and housing can be high, especially on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon. Candidates should review visa requirements, tax obligations, healthcare, schooling, and rental markets before moving.
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