Win Min Appointed as the New General Manager of The Eastern & Oriental Express in Southeast Asia
Win Min has been named the general manager of The Eastern & Oriental Express, taking over from his role at Residence Phou Vao.
The Eastern & Oriental Express (E&O), A Belmond Train, Southeast Asia has announced the appointment of Win Min as its new general manager.
Win Min steps into the role from his previous position as interim general manager at Residence Phou Vao and is set to begin immediately.
Belmond’s senior vice president of trains and cruises, Gary Franklin, expressed excitement for Win’s inclusion in the team: “We are excited to welcome Win into his next step with Belmond. Win has had a long standing career at Belmond, and we look forward to him bringing his expertise and leadership to the Eastern & Oriental Express.”
Win himself is enthusiastic about leading the iconic train, commenting, “The Eastern & Oriental Express carries a storied history and a unique narrative. I look forward to honouring that legacy, while introducing innovative ideas through our new culinary focus, and forging meaningful connections with our guests.”
Meet Win Min
Win’s journey with Belmond began in 2013 in Myanmar, serving as Hotel Manager on Orcaella, a former Belmond river cruise. He progressed to Hotel Manager in 2017, overseeing both The Governor’s Residence hotel and the Road to Mandalay river cruise, showcases of his leadership in the ever-evolving hospitality landscape.
