Wenceslaus U. Vedanayagam

Wenceslaus U. Vedanayagam, CHA, serves as the Executive Director of Finance and Administration for the MENA Region at Louvre Hotels Group since February 2016, overseeing financial operations and expansion strategies for over 60 properties in the area. Previously, Wenceslaus held the role of Vice President Finance & Asset Management at Rani International Development, managing finance and accounting for significant hospitality projects. Experience at Kingdom Hotel Investments includes positions as Business Support Manager and Senior Manager of Hotel Consolidation and Reporting, focusing on asset management in emerging markets. Wenceslaus has also served as Financial Controller at multiple hotel properties and held various roles at Crowne Plaza Jeddah and Galadari Meridien Colombo, beginning a career in hospitality finance that spans several decades. Wenceslaus is a Certified Hotel Administrator certified by The American Hotels & Lodging Association.