Kirsten Ponza was previously executive chef for Chaminade Resort & Spa, a position to which she was appointed in 2013. She has also served as executive sous chef and as pastry chef for the resort.
Michael Minchin named Chief Marketing Officer with Auberge Resorts Collection
With more than 30 years of experience leading global teams for major brands in the hotel, residential, restaurant, spirits and automotive industries, Minchin brings extensive marketing, brand management and sales expertise to his new role.
New executive appointments at Mexico’s Grand Velas Resorts in Riviera Nayarit and Cabo
Luz del Carmen Ruiz Rodriguez named Managing Director of Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and Ignacio Mendoza Valenzuela to head up new Grand Velas Los Cabos.
Thibault Viort appointed Chief Disruption and Growth Officer with AccorHotels
Viort’s main goal will be to keep up with the fast-moving consumer market, the new C-level position will complement AccorHotels’ agility in acquiring new business.
Waldorf Astoria New York announces new culinary leadership
Waldorf Astoria New York is pleased to announce the appointments of Abby Murtagh, Resident Manager, David Garcelon, Executive Director of Food & Beverage and Peter Betz, Executive Chef.
Marc Segarra named Executive Chef at Spain’s Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine
Segarra assumes responsibility for LeDomaine’s Refectorio, the hotel’s One Michelin Star restaurant where he has put the finishing touches on new signature menus that are paired with the award-winning wines produced on the Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine estate.
Juliette Lim appointed Vice President, Human Resources for Marco Polo Hotels
Juliette brings more than 20 years of experience in talent management, process improvement, brand management and quality assurance to the role.
Michael McCalman named new Executive Chef at Maldives Shangri-La
Bringing 22 years of experience to the role, Chef McCalman has held four positions within the Shangri-La brand previously.
On the Move – April 2016
A comprehensive global list of industry professionals on the move – April 2016.
Jonathan Crellin appointed Managing Director of Boston Park Plaza
Crellin most recently held the roles of Managing Director and General Manager at the Forbes Five-Star Boston Harbor Hotel, and served as Managing Director of the Boston-based hospitality consulting and asset management firm, Whetstone Partners, LLC.
