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Marketing & MediaEx-TikTok and L’Oréal Luxe CMO Deshnie Govender launches culture Studio 545
Studio 545 1 Jun 2026

Ursula Gray will be taking up the post of CEO. Most recently, Gray was a member of the executive committee of investment management company Sanlam Private Investments, was formerly the Marketing Director for Great Hotels Organisation in London and prior to that Group Marketing & Special Projects Manager for Protea Hotels.
Desmond O'Connor has been appointed General Manager, and will oversee the day to day operations of the all-suite hotel and ensure needle sharp focus on service and adaptability to provide the best guest experience.
As one of the top five-star hotel managers in the country, O'Connor was previously on the executive management team of the Table Bay and prior to that, of small luxury hotels of the worlds' La Vendome in Sea Point.