A graduate from the Ecole Hotelier de Lausanne, Gian began his career with The Peninsula Hotels as a Corporate Management Trainee at The Peninsula Hong Kong. With the opening of The Peninsula Shanghai in 2009, Gian was seconded to Shanghai for four months with the F&B division to assist with the pre-opening of the hotel. During his 18 months as a Corporate Management Trainee, Gian underwent his training in the F&B division, Rooms division, Sales & Marketing division and the Executive Office. Upon completion of the programme, Gian was promoted to the position of Assistant Manager, F&B.