David Harilela

The CEO of the David Harilela Group and the director of Harilela Hotels speaks to Tatler about his legacy, how he celebrated closing his first deal and the weight of the Harilela name

By Tara Sobti.

It’s been said that your father, the late George Harilela, gave you a US$3 monthly allowance. How did that impact your determination and drive to succeed? I was in high school at the time and it wasn’t even enough money for me to pick up a date. I’ve seen my father work from scratch and I idolised him. I didn’t mind it. I had a driver, car, food and I was pampered. But it made me think about how to make my father’s life easier. My whole life, I’ve been very independent. I went to study business at the University of Southern Carolina and was the first person to go to university in my family. I thank him for these lessons. I always taught my kids that they need to…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2024

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