Prior to his role at Crown Group, Mr Taranto held senior management roles with Amalgamated Holdings Limited (now Event Hospitality & Entertainment) and Accor Hotels and more recently was General Manager of Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.
Andrew Munt appointed first Head of pentahotels UK
For the last three years, Andrew Munt has played a vital part in helping shape the penta portfolio in the UK.
Marc Dardenne joins Jumeirah Group as Group Chief Operating Officer
Dardenne joins Jumeirah Group from Patina Hotels and Resorts in Singapore where, as CEO, he oversaw brand creation, development and asset management. Previously, Dardenne was based in Dubai and most recently worked as CEO at Emaar Hotel and Resorts.
Kumar Renoo appointed General Manager of the newly opened Le Méridien Putrajaya
Enjoying a distinguished 22-year career with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Kumar spearheaded the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Puchong as the GM prior to managing the successful opening of Le Méridien Putrajaya.
Andrew Stuart Mclaren appointed Island Manager of Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island
Prior to joining Coco Collection, Andrew held the role of Household Manager to a senior level government minister of Saudi Arabia.
Thuy Tranthi Rieder joins Rosewood as Group Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Prior to joining Rosewood Hotel Group, Rieder was chief marketing and communications officer for a Geneva-based, privately held portfolio of luxury hospitality, sports and leisure properties.
Peter B. Mikkelsen new General Manager of the Steigenberger Hotel Cologne
Mikkelsen has acquired broad based know-how at business hotels operated by Sheraton, Hilton and Rezidor and was most recently General Manager at the Radisson Blu in Warsaw.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announces General Manager appointments in the Americas
Robert Lowe moves to General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Miami and David Collas will take over as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta.
Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel and Spa welcomes new culinary team
Chef Rosario Seminatore has been appointed as the Italian Chef de Cuisine at Olio and Chef Daniel Irvine has joined the team at Pepper as the Junior Executive Sous Chef.
Dominik Ruhl appointed Chief Operating Officer for LUX* Resorts and Hotels
Ruhl will be responsible for the group’s properties in the Indian Ocean, Europe and in the Middle East.
