The AVP/VP, Marketing Communication role leads Shangri-La’s corporate and brand communications strategy in Hong Kong. Requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field, together with extensive senior-level experience in luxury hospitality, consumer brands, or an international organization. Strong media relations, crisis communications, content development, digital marketing, and stakeholder-management skills are expected. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, an excellent English communicator, and comfortable working with senior executives, regional teams, hotel leaders, agencies, and media partners. Cantonese or Mandarin, familiarity with Greater China markets, and experience managing multicultural teams would be advantageous. The role requires strategic thinking, discretion, creativity, and the ability to deliver measurable reputation and business results.
Shangri-La Group is a Hong Kong-based luxury hospitality company with a global portfolio of hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses. Founded in 1971, the group is recognized for Asian-inspired service, warm hospitality, and its “Shangri-La” brand across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its portfolio includes Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La, and Traders Hotels. The company serves leisure and business travelers, luxury guests, meetings and events customers, and long-stay residents. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on guest experience, employee development, sustainability, cultural understanding, and community engagement. Corporate marketing and communications roles support brand positioning, reputation management, media relations, executive visibility, internal communications, and integrated campaigns across multiple markets.
Hong Kong offers strong opportunities in hospitality, finance, technology, retail, aviation, professional services, and international marketing. The city is fast-paced, highly connected, and culturally diverse, blending Cantonese traditions with global business influences. Lifestyle options range from dense urban neighborhoods, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife to beaches, hiking trails, outlying islands, and country parks. English is widely used in business, while Cantonese is valuable for daily life and local stakeholder relationships; Mandarin is also useful. Most overseas professionals require an employment visa sponsored by a Hong Kong employer, usually under the General Employment Policy, and must demonstrate a suitable job, qualifications, and market-level salary. Employers commonly assist with visa applications and relocation, although housing is expensive and apartments are often compact. Public transport is excellent, healthcare is well developed, and salaries may be competitive, but tax, rent, schooling, and moving costs should be carefully assessed before accepting an offer.
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