Mr. Samuel Ding oversees the creative direction and key aspects of design and construction across Capella Hotel Group’s portfolio. He joined Capella Hotel Group in 2008 and was closely involved in the successful opening of its flagship property, Capella Singapore, in 2009. Under his steadfast leadership and commitment to design excellence, Mr. Ding continues to play a pivotal role in the development and expansion of the Group’s luxury hotels worldwide.

Prior to joining Capella, Mr. Ding accumulated over 20 years of architectural experience. He was a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and held prominent design leadership and senior positions at RTKL and SRSS in the United States and Singapore. His work spans North and South America, the Middle East, and Asia, and has received accolades including the FIABCI Prix d’Excellence and the URA Architectural Heritage Award (Singapore).