Stelliers and NORDAQ Unite Hospitality Leaders for Elegant Dinner at City of Dreams Macau
On 2 June 2026, Stelliers, in partnership with NORDAQ, hosted an intimate Hotel Leadership Dinner at City of Dreams Macau, bringing together hospitality leaders for an evening defined by meaningful exchange, exceptional cuisine, and warm conversation.
The evening began with a cocktail reception at Lan Bar, located within Nüwa at City of Dreams Macau, before guests were welcomed to The Tasting Room for a specially curated dining experience.
Simon Hansson Yu, Managing Director Stelliers; Joanne Chan, General Manager, Galaxy Ritz-Carlton Macau; Stéphane de Montgros, Co-founder & CEO Stelliers; Iwan Dietschi, Senior VP Hospitality, MGM Macau
Joanne Chan, General Manager, Galaxy Ritz-Carlton Macau; David D’alessandro, Vice President & General Manager - JW Marriott Hotel Macau; Stéphane de Montgros, Co-founder & CEO Stelliers
The dinner opened with remarks from Stéphane de Montgros, Co-Founder of Stelliers, who welcomed guests and introduced the evening’s collaboration with NORDAQ.
He then invited Johanna Mattsson, Chief Executive Officer of NORDAQ, to share the company’s story and vision, along with its commitment to sustainability and premium water solutions. Johanna also led guests through an engaging water tasting experience, inviting them to explore the subtle distinctions between water profiles and their influence on the guest experience.
Nelson Ang, Vice President F&B Service, SJM Macau; Iwan Dietschi, Senior VP Hospitality, MGM Macau; Johanna Mattson, CEO, NORDAQ; Kevin Benning, SVP, Property General Manager, Studio City Macau
Gonçalo Monteiro, Vice President of Hotel Operations, The Londoner Macau; Viktoria Svensson, Executive Assistant, NORDAQ
Stéphane de Montgros, Co-founder & CEO Stelliers
Travelling from Sweden for the occasion, Johanna was joined by Viktoria Svensson, Executive Assistant at NORDAQ, reflecting the company’s dedication to supporting hospitality leaders across Asia.
Kai Jansen, General Manager, Mandarin Oriental Macau; Viktoria Svensson, Executive Assistant, NORDAQ; Johanna Mattson, CEO, NORDAQ; Simon Hansson Yu, Managing Director Stelliers; Stéphane de Montgros, Co-founder & CEO Stelliers
The culinary experience was thoughtfully curated by the team at Melco Resorts & Entertainment, featuring a collaborative menu that showcased the talents of three acclaimed chefs. Guests enjoyed creations by Chef Tolga of The Tasting Room, Chef Angelo of Yi, and Chef Safa of L’Attitude, while dessert, prepared by Christophe Duvernois, Executive Pastry Chef, provided a refined finish to the evening.
Safa Rodas, Head Chef of L’ATTITUDE at Morpheus, City of Dreams Macau
Cristophe Duvernois, Executive Pastry Chef, City of Dreams Macau
Among the distinguished guests were two former Stelliers winners whose achievements continue to shape the region’s hospitality landscape: Gonçalo Monteiro, recipient of the Stelliers Rooms Hotelier of the Year Award 2017, and Calvin Soh, recipient of the Stelliers Chef of the Year Award 2018.
Nelson Ang, Vice President F&B Service, SJM Macau; Iwan Dietschi, Senior VP Hospitality, MGM Macau; Johanna Mattson, CEO, NORDAQ; Mark Lyons, VP, Hotel and F&B, Studio City Macau
Calvin Soh, Vice President Culinary, Melco Macau; Johanna Mattson, CEO, NORDAQ
Iwan Dietschi, Senior VP Hospitality, MGM Macau; Kai Jansen, General Manager, Mandarin Oriental Macau
Viktoria Svensson, Executive Assistant, NORDAQ; Reza Jafari, VP of Hotel Operations, Londoner Grand Macau; Simon Hansson Yu, Managing Director Stelliers; Mark Lyons, VP, Hotel and F&B, Studio City Macau; Kevin Benning, SVP, Property General Manager, Studio City Macau; Frank Sanders, Vice President of Property Operations, The Parisian Macau; Vinzenz Rosa De Pauli, General Manager, Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16
Mark Lyons, VP, Hotel and F&B, Studio City Macau; Reza Jafari, VP of Hotel Operations, Londoner Grand Macau
Vinzenz Rosa De Pauli, General Manager, Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16; Frank Sanders, Vice President of Property Operations, The Parisian Macau; Stéphane de Montgros, Co-founder & CEO Stelliers; David D’alessandro, General Manager, JW Marriott, Galaxy Macau; Jacky Goergler, Vice President of F&B Operations, Sands Macau; Kai Jansen, General Manager, Mandarin Oriental Macau
Set against the elegant backdrop of Nüwa at City of Dreams Macau, the evening reflected the shared values of Stelliers and NORDAQ - bringing together industry leaders to exchange ideas, celebrate excellence, and foster meaningful connections within the hospitality community. It offered a memorable platform for dialogue, collaboration, and inspiration among some of the region’s most respected hoteliers.
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