Brandon Lehmeyer was most recently director of operations for Willows Lodge, Benchmark’s Personal Luxury property located in Woodinville, Washington, near Seattle.
Lizzie and Richard Lee join Six Senses Zil Pasyon team
No strangers to Six Senses, both Lizzie and Richard joined the brand for the opening of Evason Ma’In Jordan back in 2008.
Mohamed Elsherif promoted to Executive Chef at Fairmont Nile City, Cairo
Elsherif has 22 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
Hyatt Regency Chicago promotes Roberto J. Alicea to Food & Beverage Director
He will be responsible for overseeing the hotel’s restaurants, as well as in-room dining and catering.
Jim Sichta appointed Vice President of Operations for Charlestowne Hotels
For the past 13 years, Sichta served as chief operating officer and partner for Broughton Hotels, an international hospitality company, consulting with both independent boutique hotels and branded properties.
Philippe Renau new Director of Sales at the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa
Although this is the first time in the Middle East for Philippe, he is no stranger to Shangri-La, coming from sister properties in Vancouver and Toronto.
The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa expands leadership with three new appointments
Director of Operations, Toby Scott-Long, Director of Engineering, Bob Ducy and Director of Security, Tim Wright bring more than 70 years of combined experience to the Arizona resort.
Red Lion Hotels appoints David Wright Interim Chief Financial Officer
David Wright, the company’s Vice President of Accounting, Tax & External Reporting, will fill the role of interim Chief Financial Officer until a permanent candidate is identified and on-boarded.
Edgar Kano named Executive Chef of Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
Kano, a 23-year industry veteran, has worked in Four Seasons hotels around the world, and makes the move to French Polynesia from Four Seasons Hotel Mexico, DF, where he most recently served as Executive Chef.
Jeffery Smith joins Six Senses as Director of Sustainability
Jeffery will ensure that Six Senses remains at the leading edge of sustainable tourism practices, including environmental performance of each property, support for the preservation of natural and cultural heritage, and enhancing social and economic benefits to local communities in destinations where Six Senses operates.











