EVT welcomes Stella Blythe as Senior Vice President of Development, Asia.
May 30, 2025 -- Part of the team leading EVT’s expansion into the dynamic and fastest-growing region of the world, Blythe brings over a decade of knowledge in hotel valuation and brokerage experience across EMEA and APAC.
Named the International Society of Hospitality Consultants Rising Star in 2024, Blythe was most recently Director of Hotels & Hospitality, Capital Markets at CBRE Asia, based in Singapore.
Stella Blythe, EVT Senior Vice President Asia, said: “As the new Senior Vice President of Development for Asia at EVT, I'm incredibly excited to help drive our strategic growth in the region and deliver significant value to our partners. EVT distinguishes itself as a true hotel operator, utilising our owner-operator mentality to optimise asset performance and maximise returns for our owners. Our proven operational excellence, coupled with award-winning brands QT and Rydges, positions us to achieve sustainable growth and superior results in Asia's dynamic hospitality sector."
At a glance
- Company
- EVT
- Announcement
- Executive
- Location
- Singapore
Key figures
- Hotel valuation and brokerage experience
- over a decade
- Rising Star recognition year
- 2024
- Start date
- 3rd of June
People
- Stella BlytheSenior Vice President of Development, Asia
- Norman ArundelDirector of EVT Hotels & Resorts
Products and programs
Norman Arundel, Director of EVT Hotels & Resorts, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Stella to the EVT team - a pivotal and highly strategic appointment that strengthens our position as we expand into one of the world’s most active growth regions. As EVT invests more time in the region, I look forward to working with Stella to help shape what comes next. With her deep experience and far-reaching network, Stella brings both insight and influence to our efforts on the ground.”
Blythe officially joins the EVT team on 3rd of June, based in the QT Singapore office.
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Questions around this news
What experience does Stella Blythe bring to her new position?
According to the release, Blythe has more than a decade of experience in hotel valuation and brokerage across EMEA and APAC. Her most recent position was in hotels and hospitality capital markets at CBRE Asia in Singapore. EVT also points to her experience and professional network as relevant to its work as it expands in Asia.
When and where will Stella Blythe start working for EVT?
Blythe is scheduled to officially join EVT on June 3, 2025, and will be based in the QT Singapore office. The release says she will serve as Senior Vice President of Development, Asia, and describes her appointment as supporting the company’s regional expansion.
What does an owner-operator approach mean in hotel management?
An owner-operator approach means a company both owns a property, or has a direct ownership interest in it, and is involved in operating it. In hospitality, this can align decisions about daily operations with the property’s longer-term performance, though specific responsibilities depend on the arrangement.
