Arnaud Champenois joins Belmond from Starwood Hotels and Resorts where he has held the position of Vice President, Brand Director for Asia Pacific since 2011.
Ross Buchanan appointed as General Manager, Swissôtel Sydney
Buchanan joined FRHI Hotels & Resorts in February 2011 as Director of Revenue & Marketing at Swissôtel Sydney where he was promoted to Executive Assistant Manager/Director of Sales & Marketing in February 2013.
Melanie Walent new Director of Sales at Intercontinental New Orleans
Melanie Walent joins the luxury New Orleans hotel from her previous role as director of sales, marketing and events at Hyatt Regency Boston.
Kriengsak Hansa new Executive Assistant Manager-Rooms of Chatrium Residence Sathon Bangkok
Prior to joining Chatrium Residence Sathon Bangkok, Hansa worked with AKA Resort Hua Hin and most recently at Muthi Maya Forest Pool Villa Khao Yai.
Lael Garner-Weadock named Director of Training & Development for Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Garner-Weadock will be responsible for the assessment and creation of a training curriculum at both the corporate and property levels, in addition to providing support and guidance as it relates to best practices, systems and resources for associate development.
Alka Datwani appointed Group Director, Branding & Communications for Niccolo Hotels and Marco Polo Hotels group
Formerly Director of Communications for Cordis, Hong Kong, Alka helped to launch Langham Hospitality Group’s new brand, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, while rebranding the group’s flagship hotel Langham Place Hong Kong in 2015.
Sofia Fridell Wigström joins Scandic as Talent & Employer Branding Manager
She has held a series of senior positions at Carnegie, Nova, Agentum and most recently the position of Business Development Manager at Denison Consulting Nordics where she was responsible for starting up operations in the Nordic countries.
C.C Kyo Lin named Executive Chef at Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort
Prior to this appointment, Kyo worked for Grand Hyatt Shanghai as Executive Sous Chef, mainly in charge of the daily operation of 11 kitchen outlets.
Ranjay Radhakrishnan appointed Chief Human Resources Officer at IHG
Radhakrishnan will join the business on 1st December and will become a member of IHG’s Executive Committee, replacing Tracy Robbins who stepped down from the role in January 2016.
Sigi Bierbaumer named new General Manager of Shangri-La Hotel, Surabaya
Prior to joining Shangri-La Hotel, Surabaya, Bierbaumer was the pre-opening (task force) general manager of Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa, Sri Lanka.
