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Darius Postma
Raised in South Africa, Darius emigrated to the UK in 2003, working in various hospitality management roles. He completed a BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership through Brighton School of Business and Management in 2014. In 2015 he relocated to Vietnam to manage a 5* Luxury Cruise Boat in Ha Long Bay and later held the position of CSR Director for the Holding Company. He resumed his studies in 2019, completing a Master of Business Administration through the London Metropolitan University.
He has more than 20 years of hospitality industry experience across various sectors and has been a passionate contributor to supporting the protection of Vietnam’s Natural Heritage through the initiation of multiple projects.
- Master of Higher Education (2018)
London Metropolitan University, England (UK) - BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (2012-2014).
Brighton School of Business and Management, England (UK)
- British University Vietnam (BUV)
Lecturer (2019 – Current) - Safestay PLC (England)
National Operations Director, England (Secondment Role, 2018) - HG Holdings, Vietnam
CSR Director (2016-2017)
Au Co Cruise Director (2015-2016) - Mercure London Greenwich, England
Management Support (2015) - Premier Inn, England
Cluster General Manager (2011-2014)
General Manager (2010)
- Education and Environmental Conservation Award, Ha Long Bay (HG Holdings, 2016)
- Highest Sales Growth Award – 8.4%, London (2014)
- Southern Premier Inn Platinum Award for Quality Control (2012)
- UK Premier Inn Hotel of the Year, 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 (Southwark)
- Second Place, Best Financial Performance among Premier Inn Hotels, 2008/2009
