Mr. Vermeersch brings with him a wealth of work experiences from real estate management and securities investment funds to property operations management. Before moving to Thailand, he was National Director Asset Management and Investments for the SK China Real Estate Fund, where his responsibility has been directed to improving the assets, increasing revenue and attracting new acquisitions.
Prior to joining The Ascott Limited, Thailand, he held key leading positions in several companies such as City Manager of Tianjin for The Ascott Limited, City Asset Manager for Savills Beijing where he has been awarded as "Savills best employee, China asset management" in 2007 and Property Manager for a 300-unit villas compound in Beijing with CBRE.
Mr. Vermeersch has a diverse educational background with a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations and a Master's degree in Marketing from Melbourne University, a Master's degree in European Policies and Politics and a Real Estate Management Certificate from China as well as a Property Management and Hospitality Certificate from Frankfurt.
A Belgian national, Mr. Vermeersch also speaks fluent Dutch, French, English and Mandarin.
In Thailand, Ascott operates eleven properties with over 2,000 units in Bangkok and Sri Racha. They are Ascott Sathorn Bangkok, Citadines Sukhumvit 8 Bangkok, Citadines Sukhumvit 11 Bangkok, Citadines Sukhumvit 16 Bangkok, Citadines Sukhumvit 23 Bangkok, Somerset Lake Point Bangkok, Somerset Park Suanplu Bangkok, Somerset Sukhumvit Thonglor Bangkok, Citadines Grand Central Sri Racha and two new projects; Somerset Ekamai Bangkok and Metropole Bangkok which due to open in late 2016. All well-appointed properties are nestled in prime business and entertainment districts, designed for discerning expatriates and travellers on business or leisure.
For more information on Ascott's properties, please visit www.the-ascott.com