Lee-Anne Singer

Partner - Southern Africa Consulting, Dubai

Lee-Anne Singer, Partner, Southern Africa, HVS Middle East & Africa, brings over 29 years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry. As Marketing and Sales Director at Singer Group, she has driven development, revenue and partnerships, establishing their eleven brands as a leader in the tourism sector in the region. Her leadership roles extend to Chairperson of FEDHASA Cape, Board Director of Cape Town Tourism, and Tourism Sector Portfolio Committee Chair for the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry, where she has significantly influenced industry policies and practices.

She is a sought-after speaker at international conferences, recognised for her expertise in tourism, private public partnerships, technology, skills development and leadership. Awarded the 'Western Cape Positive Role Model' title at the Gender Mainstreaming Awards, Lee-Anne excels in fostering innovation and collaboration. She leverages her extensive network to drive growth and empowerment within the tourism sector.

HVS Middle East & Africa Welcomes Bhavna Bhatia into Her New Role as Partner - Executive Search

HVS MEA has appointed Bhavna Bhatia as Partner – Executive Search, recognising her two decades of shaping senior talent across MEA and India. Known for her strategic insight, sound judgement, and calm handling of high-stakes mandates, she has been central to strengthening the firm’s leadership advisory. Her promotion reflects her impact, expertise, and strong client relationships.

From Pipeline to Progress: What Africa’s Hotel Development Data Isn’t Telling Us

Africa’s hotel pipeline is expanding, but delivery challenges persist. The Future Hospitality Summit Africa highlighted issues like misaligned financing, FX volatility, and policy fragmentation. While investor interest is strong, success now hinges on execution, local expertise, and viable delivery models.

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Lee-Anne Singer

Partner - Southern Africa Consulting, Dubai

Lee-Anne Singer, Partner, Southern Africa, HVS Middle East & Africa, brings over 29 years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry. As Marketing and Sales Director at Singer Group, she has driven development, revenue and partnerships, establishing their eleven brands as a leader in the tourism sector in the region. Her leadership roles extend to Chairperson of FEDHASA Cape, Board Director of Cape Town Tourism, and Tourism Sector Portfolio Committee Chair for the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry, where she has significantly influenced industry policies and practices.

She is a sought-after speaker at international conferences, recognised for her expertise in tourism, private public partnerships, technology, skills development and leadership. Awarded the 'Western Cape Positive Role Model' title at the Gender Mainstreaming Awards, Lee-Anne excels in fostering innovation and collaboration. She leverages her extensive network to drive growth and empowerment within the tourism sector.

HVS Middle East & Africa Welcomes Bhavna Bhatia into Her New Role as Partner - Executive Search

HVS MEA has appointed Bhavna Bhatia as Partner – Executive Search, recognising her two decades of shaping senior talent across MEA and India. Known for her strategic insight, sound judgement, and calm handling of high-stakes mandates, she has been central to strengthening the firm’s leadership advisory. Her promotion reflects her impact, expertise, and strong client relationships.

From Pipeline to Progress: What Africa’s Hotel Development Data Isn’t Telling Us

Africa’s hotel pipeline is expanding, but delivery challenges persist. The Future Hospitality Summit Africa highlighted issues like misaligned financing, FX volatility, and policy fragmentation. While investor interest is strong, success now hinges on execution, local expertise, and viable delivery models.