The People

Meet the team.

The people who look after the estate — and after you.

CEO

John Dopéré

John brings more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, especially in Food and Beverage Management. He has worked with international and private companies all over the world — including the Royal Mougin Golf Club, the Constance group in Seychelles, Saint James Club in London, the Royal Golf Club Bahrain, Six Senses, and most recently five years as a Belmond General Manager. John speaks fluent English, French and Italian, and loves spending time with his daughters Lalita and Peng and his wife Ratchana. Confirmed archery teacher.

Director of Sales & Marketing

Karen Slocombe

Originally from the UK, Karen has been working in Thailand's hotel industry since 2015, bringing a passion for sales, marketing and brand storytelling. As Director of Sales & Marketing, she leads the initiatives that drive revenue, enhance brand visibility, and attract both new and returning guests — overseeing key partnerships, marketing campaigns, and digital strategy to keep Samujana standing out as a premier destination. Outside of work she enjoys travelling, relaxing by the beach, and spending time with friends and family.

Property Sales Manager

Diah Intan Maulidya

Diah is originally from Indonesia but has spent half her life in Thailand. With more than 13 years in the Kingdom she has mastered the culture and language — a plus given that all her co-workers and friends are Thai. She first joined Samujana four years ago as Wedding & Event Manager, after organising medical conferences in Bangkok and a stint as Marketing & Event at Impiana Resort on Samui. With her knowledge of Samujana, her kindness, professionalism and customer-service mindset, Diah returned as Property Sales Manager at the start of 2017. A culinary thrill-seeker with a preference for clean food, she enjoys watching movies and keeping a busy social life.