Sunny Li Joins Rosewood as VP Development - China

Sunny Li has been appointed as vice president of development, China at Rosewood Hotel Group.

He reports to James Simmonds who was recently promoted to senior vice president of development, Asia Pacific and China.

In his new role, based in the Rosewood Hotel Group Shanghai Office, Mr. Li sources management agreements and investment and joint venture opportunities to support the growth of the company’s Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, New World Hotels and pentahotels brands, with a focus on expansion in the China markets to achieve aggressive growth targets.

Mr. Li has over 30 years experience in the Hong Kong, mainland China and regional hospitality industry covering development, operations, and sales and marketing at both corporate and property levels.

Most recently, he was vice president of development, Greater China at Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in Shanghai for three years following a four-year position as director of development, Greater China at Wyndham Hotel Group in Hong Kong.

Previously, Mr. Li worked with various hotel groups in Asia Pacific with a focus on sales including Marriott International Asia Pacific, Mega Hotels Management Limited, Delta Hotels & Resorts, Chains Hotels & Resorts and Sheraton Hotels & Towers.