Far East Orchard announces leadership changes in lodging business

Yang Zejian was appointed managing director of PBSA business.

Far East Orchard Limited has announced senior management changes across its lodging platform, covering hospitality and purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), as part of its succession planning.

Effective 8 September 2025, Yang Zejian has been appointed managing director of the group’s PBSA business. He brings over 15 years of real estate investment and asset management experience in London and Singapore, and will lead the growth of the PBSA portfolio in the UK and other markets.

In hospitality, Mark Rohner has been redesignated deputy managing director of Far East Hospitality from 1 September 2025.  Currently chief operating officer, he will assume the role of Managing Director on 1 January 2026. He will oversee the business’s global expansion and overall performance.

As part of the transition, Arthur Kiong, managing director of Far East Hospitality, will remain in the role until 31 December 2025 before handing over to Rohner. Kiong will then serve as consultant from January to April 2026 before retiring.