Following the sad passing of Don Hall, Ada Chio de la Cruz was appointed Bailli Délégué of Macau SAR China with a mission to take the Bailliage forward building on the established membership base and continuing to promote French gastronomy and culture across the community.

About Ada Chio de la Cruz
An experienced, independent, self-motivated leader, Ada has over 23 years hospitality experience in re-branding, both restaurant and hotel openings. She has a proven track record in marketing, public relations and communications for the renowned Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in the north Asia region. In 2017 she joined the Grand Lisboa Macau as Vice-President of Destination Marketing & Brand Strategy. Whilst continuing in this role, she was appointed Vice-President of Corporate Communications & PR for the Grand Lisboa’s parent company, SJM Resorts.

Ada joined the Chaîne in 2013. Four years later she was promoted to Chargée de Presse being confirmed as Bailli Délégué in April 2024.

The Bailliage under Ada’s leadership
Ada reported, “These past few months the National Council has been actively engaged in promoting the culinary arts and fostering a vibrant community for the Macau members. We have made great strides in strengthening our ties with other National Bailliages in Asia and have actively participated in various overseas events. These interactions have not only enriched our understanding of global culinary traditions but also have allowed us to showcase the unique flavours and talents of our region.”

She added, “We have been working closely with China and Hong Kong SAR China to explore synergies and privileges that benefit our members. Looking ahead, we have a lineup of exciting events and activities planned for the upcoming months from an exclusive Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs (OMGD) dinner, a themed dinner and then a Chapitre in November.”

Ada continued, “In addition, we are delighted that the Consul General of France and Trade Commissioner in Hong Kong and Macau was very pleased with our last event celebrating Bastille Day (the French National Day on July 14th). He has arranged to meet and discuss future support. At the same time, the Macau Government Tourism Office has noted our activities as having a positive effect on Macau’s culture.

Understandably delighted, Ada concluded enthusiastically, “All this has built trust which is attracting new potential Professionals as well former members to reinstate their membership with us.”

National Council of the Bailliage of Macau SAR China
Bailli Délégué: Ada Chio de la Cruz
Chancelier: Pedro Lobo
Argentier: Nicole Helm
Conseiller Culinaire: Pedro Almeida
Conseiller Gastronomique: Rachel Lei
Chargée de Missions: Yuki Zhang
Chargé de Missions: Luis Pinto
Chargée de Presse: Edith Cheong
Échanson: Filipe Santos

Prepared by a Chaîne News Online Staff Writer from material provided by Bailli Délégué Ada Chio de la Cruz