Naoya Sato

Naoya Sato is an experienced professional in the hospitality industry with a focus on the Asia Pacific market. Currently serving as the Director of Development Asia Pacific at Ritz Paris since September 2021, Sato has a strong background in sales management, having held key positions at prestigious establishments such as Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel, and Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris. With experience dating back to 1995, Naoya Sato has successfully managed corporate, group, and luxury leisure accounts across regions including Japan, China, Korea, and Australia, while developing strong relationships with travel industry partners. Sato holds a Bachelor of Arts in French from Waseda University.