Judge’s Profile

Svenja Gattinger
Director – Brand Operation
Dusit International
Svenja has a decade of experience in branding, marketing and business development in hospitality, leisure, and related industries. After heading Dusit Hotel & Resort’s branding for the past four years, she recently took on the expanded role as Director – Brand Operation, responsible for Dusit International as a group and its various hospitality service business units.
With a history of building new brands, rebranding prestigious brands, and strategically planning and executing marketing and social media communication for international players, she is constantly challenging the status quo and striving for excellence in brand experience through all customer touchpoints.
Svenja is a German national and has spent the majority of her professional career in Asia. She loves cultural diversity, is passionate about sustainable tourism, and is excited to show her little daughter the world.
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