Teh Wee Leon
- Teaching Fellow
- School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Biography
Leon Teh is an accomplished hospitality professional specialising in Rooms Division and Food and Beverage Operations, combining academic knowledge with extensive industry experience. He holds a Master of Science in Business with Hospitality and Tourism Management from Northumbria University, UK, and a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in International Tourism and Hospitality Management from the University of Sunderland, UK.
Leon has built his career across Malaysia, the United Kingdom, and Brunei, with internationally recognised brands including Accor, Hyatt, and Club Med. His experience includes serving as Front Office Assistant Manager and Duty Manager – Rooms Division at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, alongside various VIP attachments that strengthened his expertise in guest relations, service excellence, operational management, and team leadership.
He has also contributed to higher education through programme coordination, teaching, academic quality assurance, and student mentorship, while supporting industry engagement, experiential learning, and university outreach initiatives.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- MSc in Business with Hospitality and Tourism Management, Northumbria University, Newcastle, United Kingdom (2018)
- BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of Sunderland, United Kingdom (2016)
- IMI-Switzerland Diploma in International Hotel and Tourism Management, KDU University College, Malaysia (2014)
Research Interests
- Customer Service
- Innovation and Technology in Hospitality Operations
- Sustainability in Hospitality Management
Teaching Areas
- Rooms Division
- Food and Beverage Operations/Management
- Hospitality Management
Courses Taught
- Rooms Division I
- Rooms Division II
- F&B Operations I