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    Christina Ong

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    Portrait of Christina Ong

    Portrait of Christina Ong

    i. Biography

    The Current Work

    Luxury operations at this level depend on continuity across retail, hotels, and brand ownership. Christina Ong remains associated with COMO Hotels and Resorts as founder and owner, with the COMO Group and Club 21 continuing as central parts of that wider luxury and lifestyle structure. The working method described around her businesses is detail-led and iterative: ideas are developed, refined, and carried through execution.

    In markets where taste, service, and property standards move quickly, Christina Ong’s approach has been defined by close attention to the particulars that shape customer experience.

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    Peer Recognition

    Recognition has come from civic, national, and fashion institutions. Christina Ong was inducted into the Singapore Women's Hall of Fame in 2014 and received the Meritorious Service Medal in 2013. Earlier fashion-sector recognition included the Italian Fashion Hall of Fame Award in 1995 and the title of Cavaliere del Lavoro. The record places her work across retail, hospitality, and fashion ownership, with awards reflecting both Singaporean service and international fashion contribution.

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    FAQ

    Asked of Christina

    • Where did Christina Ong work before?

      Earlier in their career, Christina Ong worked at Singapore's National Parks Board.

    • What recognition has Christina Ong received?

      Singapore Women's Hall of Fame (2014).

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