SINGAPORE — One of Singapore’s most influential wine professionals is making a major career move. Vincent Tan, the longtime wine director of three-Michelin-starred restaurant Odette, is leaving after a decade to become group wine director of Park90, the luxury wine hospitality brand preparing to expand across Southeast Asia. With more than 1,000 wine labels, rare Burgundy collections and ambitious plans for Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, Park90 is positioning itself for a new phase of growth. But Tan’s biggest challenge may not be finding extraordinary wines — it could be making the exclusive world of fine wine more approachable to a wider audience.
Singapore’s luxury dining industry is preparing for a significant leadership change as celebrated sommelier Vincent Tan prepares to leave one of the country’s most prestigious restaurants.
After spending approximately 10 years overseeing the wine programme at Odette, Tan will officially take up his new position as group wine director of Park90 on October 19, 2026.
According to an October 11 CNA Luxury report, the move marks a major professional transition for a figure closely associated with Odette’s rise as one of Asia’s most respected fine-dining destinations.
The announcement comes at an important time for Park90.
The wine hospitality brand has relocated to Pan Pacific Orchard’s Garden Terrace, where it is operating independently in partnership with the hotel.
Its expanding programme includes more than 1,000 wine labels, rare vintages, culinary collaborations and plans to establish a stronger regional presence.
For Tan, the transition represents an opportunity to move beyond managing the wine programme of a single restaurant and help shape a broader hospitality platform.
But it also creates a leadership challenge for Odette, which must prepare for the departure of a key member of its longtime team.
Vincent Tan Leaves Odette After a Decade of Michelin-Starred Excellence
Tan has been part of Odette’s story since the restaurant’s early years.
Located at Singapore’s National Gallery, Odette is led by acclaimed chef-owner Julien Royer and is known for contemporary French cuisine that incorporates Asian influences.
The restaurant has maintained an important position in Singapore’s fine-dining industry.
In August 2026, the Michelin Guide confirmed that Odette had retained its three Michelin stars, alongside Les Amis and Zén.
Odette was also among 12 establishments recognized for appearing in every edition of the Michelin Guide Singapore since its introduction in 2016.
Tan played an important role in developing the restaurant’s wine identity, building a programme that emphasized relationships with winemakers, regional diversity and carefully considered pairings.
His professional background includes winning Singapore’s National Sommelier Competition in 2015 and finishing runner-up in the 2016 Asia’s Best Sommelier in French Wines competition organized by Sopexa.
He also received the Johanninger Wine Scholarship in 2012, which supported an apprenticeship at a German winery.
These experiences contributed to his approach to wine service, where understanding producers and their philosophies is as important as recognizing prestigious labels.
His departure therefore represents the loss of an experienced senior figure within Odette’s beverage operations.
However, Odette remains open, and there is no indication that the move affects its Michelin-star status.
Julien Royer Supports Vincent Tan’s Decision to Leave
Leaving a prestigious restaurant after a decade was not an easy decision.
In his interview with CNA Luxury, Tan revealed that Park90 had previously approached him about joining the company.
He initially declined.
Part of his hesitation involved his commitment to Odette during its renovation and reopening period.
The restaurant completed a substantial makeover in late 2025, refreshing its interiors and dining experience while retaining its culinary identity.
Tan wanted to complete that chapter before considering another opportunity.
When he eventually discussed his decision with Royer, the chef supported his next career move.
Tan also acknowledged the emotional difficulty of informing longtime customers and suppliers who had come to associate him with the restaurant.
Over 10 years, he had built relationships and established operating systems that helped shape Odette’s wine service.
Leaving meant entrusting those relationships and procedures to the colleagues who would remain.
Odette Faces an Important Succession Decision
The leadership change leaves Odette with an important decision regarding its next wine director.
Tan told CNA Luxury that he had provided Royer with a shortlist of potential successors.
However, he intentionally chose not to control the final selection.
His position reflects a desire to allow the restaurant’s next wine leader to establish an independent identity.
For an internationally recognized restaurant, leadership continuity can matter significantly.
Wine directors do more than choose bottles.
They oversee supplier relationships, inventory planning, beverage-service standards, purchasing strategies and the development of sommeliers.
They also help shape the overall dining experience.
A strong wine programme can complement a restaurant’s culinary identity and contribute to its reputation among international diners.
As of October 11, no final successor had been identified in the reporting reviewed.
The next appointment will be worth watching as Odette enters its second decade.
Park90 Relocates to Pan Pacific Orchard
Tan’s move coincides with a major transformation at Park90.
The wine lounge previously operated at Regent Singapore, later known as Conrad Singapore Orchard.
It has since relocated to Pan Pacific Orchard, a luxury hotel along Claymore Road near Singapore’s Orchard shopping district.
The new Park90 operates at the hotel’s Level 11 Garden Terrace.
Unlike its earlier arrangement, Park90 now functions as an independent brand collaborating with the hotel.
According to Time Out Singapore’s October 8 review, the new venue offers a brighter and more relaxed atmosphere, including an outdoor terrace overlooking the pool.
Spirited Asia also highlighted the change in its September review, describing a wine destination with an updated setting and expanded culinary ambitions.
The relocation is part of Park90’s effort to broaden its identity beyond a conventional high-end wine lounge.
Its wine programme is integrated into experiences across Pan Pacific Orchard, including hotel hospitality and events.
For guests, the concept combines wine discovery with dining, entertainment and luxury accommodation.
More Than 1,000 Wine Labels Anchor Park90’s Expansion
Park90’s extensive wine collection is central to its appeal.
The brand offers more than 1,000 labels spanning established Old World wine regions and New World producers.
Its collection has a particular emphasis on Burgundy, while also featuring wines from other internationally recognized regions.
Among the prestigious names mentioned in the company’s programme are Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Screaming Eagle.
These producers are associated with some of the world’s most sought-after fine wines.
Park90 has also introduced special tasting experiences and wine flights aimed at collectors and enthusiasts.
Time Out Singapore identified the Screaming Eagle Flight 2011 as one of the venue’s notable offerings.
However, a large wine collection alone does not guarantee a successful hospitality business.
Customers also evaluate service quality, personal recommendations, atmosphere and value.
For Tan, managing such an extensive collection will involve balancing exceptional bottles with wines that appeal to customers at different stages of their wine journey.
The challenge is creating a programme that feels distinctive rather than merely expensive.
A 127-Year-Old Romanée-Conti Bottle Highlights Park90’s Ambitions
One of the most remarkable details surrounding Park90’s wine culture involves an exceptionally old bottle.
According to CNA Luxury, Park90 founder Soo Hoo Khoon Peng opened an 1899 Romanée-Conti during a private tasting in Burgundy earlier in 2026.
At approximately 127 years old, the bottle was older than the earliest vintage reportedly retained in the producer’s own cellar, dating to 1911.
The tasting illustrates the brand’s connection to rare and historically significant wines.
However, Park90’s access to collectible bottles does not mean that every wine in its collection is available for ordinary by-the-glass service.
Availability depends on the particular bottle, its allocation and the venue’s offering.
Tan’s philosophy also differs from treating rare wines purely as investment objects.
He believes their value lies partly in the opportunity for people to taste and appreciate them.
This approach could influence the experiences Park90 develops for collectors, enthusiasts and curious newcomers.
Michelin-Starred Chef Michael Wilson Adds a Culinary Dimension
Park90 is expanding its experience beyond wine service.
Its Neo-French menu was developed in collaboration with Michael Wilson, chef of Michelin-starred Marguerite.
The menu is designed to complement the wine programme while providing guests with a more substantial dining experience.
The brand has also collaborated with Anthony Zhong of Shin Gi Tai on wine-focused cocktails.
These partnerships reflect a broader effort to create a hospitality experience in which wine, food and cocktails work together.
Rather than positioning wine as an isolated luxury product, Park90 is incorporating it into social occasions, meals and hotel experiences.
The approach could help attract guests who might not otherwise visit a specialist wine lounge.
However, the culinary collaborations predate Tan’s October 19 appointment.
They should not be presented as initiatives he personally developed.
Park90 Plans Expansion Into Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok
Perhaps the most commercially significant aspect of Tan’s appointment is Park90’s regional ambition.
CNA Luxury reported that Park90 is preparing launches in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok as part of its broader plan to build a Southeast Asian wine hospitality platform.
The expansion would move the business beyond its established Singapore operation.
For Tan, the title of group wine director suggests a leadership role extending across multiple locations.
That could involve developing beverage standards, supporting sommelier teams and shaping wine programmes for different markets.
However, his exact responsibilities across the planned locations have not yet been finalized publicly.
Neither the Kuala Lumpur nor Bangkok launch should be described as completed on the basis of the available reporting.
Specific opening dates, investment amounts and revenue targets were also not established in the sources reviewed.
The expansion nevertheless represents a significant step for a Singapore-based wine hospitality brand.
Southeast Asia’s Luxury Hospitality Market Offers New Opportunities
Park90’s expansion reflects the growing diversity of luxury hospitality offerings across Southeast Asia.
Singapore is already an important regional destination for international cuisine, premium hotels and fine wines.
Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok also have established luxury hotel sectors and sophisticated dining communities.
A regional wine hospitality platform could appeal to local collectors, international travelers and customers seeking guided tasting experiences.
However, expansion across different countries brings operational challenges.
Wine import duties, taxation, distribution arrangements, licensing requirements and customer preferences vary by market.
A programme that performs well in Singapore cannot simply be copied into another city without adaptation.
Recruiting and developing knowledgeable hospitality staff will also be important.
Tan’s experience mentoring sommeliers and building producer relationships could become valuable as Park90 develops a regional identity.
The long-term commercial results will depend on execution, customer demand and the company’s ability to maintain service quality across multiple locations.
Vincent Tan Wants to Make Fine Wine Less Intimidating
One of Tan’s clearest priorities is changing the perception that Park90 is only for an exclusive group of wine enthusiasts.
Despite being open to the public, the brand has sometimes been misunderstood as a members-only establishment.
Tan wants to challenge that perception.
His approach emphasizes knowledgeable but approachable service, where staff help customers discover wines without making them feel uncomfortable about their level of expertise.
He also believes the hospitality industry needs to introduce younger people to the sommelier profession.
Rather than communicating only with established wine enthusiasts, he wants to reach potential customers and future professionals through activities and communities outside traditional wine circles.
This could involve connecting with people through sporting and social events.
The strategy reflects a broader commercial challenge for premium hospitality businesses.
Exclusivity can create prestige, but excessive intimidation may discourage new customers.
Park90’s future growth could depend on finding the right balance.
Tan Wants Sommeliers With Different Personalities
Tan is also bringing a distinct management philosophy to Park90.
Rather than requiring every sommelier to recommend the same wines or adopt the same service style, he wants staff members to develop their own perspectives.
He believes individual personalities can make wine experiences more engaging and memorable.
The existing Park90 team includes joint head sommeliers Terry Lim and Zhen Jie New, alongside regional head sommelier Justin Ho.
Tan intends to work with the established team instead of immediately replacing its approach.
He also wants colleagues to feel comfortable challenging his recommendations.
That philosophy could become particularly important as Park90 expands.
A larger hospitality group needs consistency, but it also benefits from employees who understand local tastes and customer expectations.
Allowing sommeliers to contribute to wine selection may help maintain a sense of discovery across the brand.
Lesser-Known Winemakers Could Become Part of Park90’s Future
Although Park90 already offers some of the world’s most prestigious wine labels, Tan is also interested in smaller producers.
One example is Domaine Guilbert-Gillet, a young Burgundy estate founded in 2020.
The winery, operated by Benjamin Guilbert and his wife Caroline, cultivates approximately 3.6 hectares of vineyards across Savigny-lès-Beaune and Chorey.
Tan became interested in the producer after tasting its wines and learning about its winemaking approach.
He now hopes to introduce the estate to Park90’s collection.
The example reflects his broader belief that quality and discovery should not be limited to famous labels.
For collectors and experienced drinkers, lesser-known producers can offer new experiences.
For newcomers, they can provide an accessible introduction to different wine styles and regions.
However, any future additions to Park90’s list will still depend on tasting, selection and agreement within the team.
What Tan’s Move Means for Singapore’s Fine-Dining Industry
Tan’s departure from Odette illustrates the growing importance of specialist hospitality professionals.
Fine-dining restaurants depend on skilled teams extending beyond executive chefs.
Wine directors, sommeliers, restaurant managers and other service professionals contribute significantly to the guest experience.
As luxury hospitality groups expand, experienced professionals may find opportunities to lead larger operations and build regional brands.
Tan’s move represents that type of career progression.
He is leaving a prestigious restaurant role for a position with potential influence across several markets.
For Odette, the transition creates a succession challenge.
For Park90, it provides an experienced leader whose reputation is closely associated with Michelin-starred hospitality.
For Singapore’s industry, the move demonstrates how expertise developed in leading restaurants can help support the growth of broader hospitality businesses.
The Bigger Picture: Park90’s Next Chapter Is About More Than Expensive Wine
Vincent Tan’s decision to leave Odette after 10 years marks an important moment in Singapore’s luxury dining scene.
His appointment comes as Park90 establishes its new home at Pan Pacific Orchard and prepares for expansion beyond Singapore.
The brand already possesses an extensive wine collection, respected sommeliers and relationships with internationally recognized producers.
But Tan’s ambitions suggest that its next phase will involve more than acquiring rare bottles or expanding its physical footprint.
He wants to build a wine culture that values discovery, individuality and meaningful interaction between guests and hospitality professionals.
That approach could become an important differentiator as Park90 enters new markets.
At the same time, the company will need to navigate the costs and complexities of expansion while preserving the personal service that helped establish its reputation.
After a decade helping shape the wine experience at three-Michelin-starred Odette, Vincent Tan is preparing for a much larger leadership role at Park90.
But the real test will be whether he can transform a respected Singapore wine brand into a regional luxury hospitality name without losing the individuality and approachability he considers essential.
If the strategy succeeds, Park90 could become more than a destination for rare wines — it could help define how a new generation of Southeast Asian customers experiences fine wine.
