Owen Deignan appointed Director of Food & Beverage Operations for Virgin Hotels
Seasoned industry veteran appointed to helm the Food & Beverage initiatives. @virginhotels
Yann Bernard Lejard named Executive Chef of The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
Lejard will oversee the full menu creation and operations of the culinary division, including 130 chefs, 11 restaurants, in-room dining, and banquet catering. @ritzcarltonbahrain @YBLinc
Jens Mathiesen named President and CEO of Scandic Hotels Group
Jens Mathiesen is a member of Scandic’s Executive Committee and has successfully held the position of Country Managing Director Scandic Denmark since 2008. @ScandicGlobal
Christophe Laplaza appointed Executive Chef of Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca
Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca announces a new addition to its senior management team. @FSCasablanca
Michael Hoffmann appointed Managing Director for Perry Cabin Resorts & Golf
Michael Hoffmann has more than 30 years of luxury hospitality experience with some of the most sought-after industry brands, such as Claridges, Four Seasons, One&Only, Peninsula, Ritz-Carlton and Waldorf Astoria. @InnatPerryCabin
Idu Ribeiro named General Manager at Panama Marriott Hotel
Marriott International announces the appointment of Idu Ribeiro as the new General Manager of the emblematic Panama Marriott Hotel. @PanamaMarriott
Ian MacLeod named Director of Sales for The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Honolulu
Developer welcomes luxury real estate professional to head sales. @MO_HOTELS
Pam Fredel promoted to Vice President, Asset and Relationship Management of Hilton Grand Vacations
In her new role, Fredel helps HGV’s development team integrate resources and enhance its ability to execute key development strategies. @HiltonGrandVac
Randall King promoted to EVP & Chief Operating Officer at The Dow Hotel Company
As his role expands, he also has been given responsibility for the company’s Food & Beverage concept expansion.
Jason Simpson named Vice President of Engineering at Choice Hotels
In this role, Simpson will lead the company’s corporate IT organization to support its ongoing business functions, including corporate operations, global sales, franchise services, finance and legal. @ChoiceHotels