Patrick Dumont has served in operating and finance leadership positions since joining the company in June of 2010. Since July 2013, he has served as senior vice president of finance and strategy.
Alex Andjel new Vice President of Development at Virgin Hotels
Andjel, who is located in London, will oversee the brand’s expansion into Europe.
Richard Arnold appointed Chief Development Officer at Auberge Resorts Collection
Arnold’s responsibilities will include identifying, negotiating, and securing all development projects, including new construction, conversions, expansions, and acquisitions.
Kempinski Hotels announces appointment of long-serving Board Member Markus Semer as CEO
Markus Semer is joined by his colleagues on the Management Board, Colin Lubbe, Chief Financial Officer, and Marcus van der Wal, Chief Operating Officer, whose long-term mandates were also extended pre-term, today.
Christian Plotczyk named Vice President of Food + Beverage at Virgin Hotels
Plotczyk spent six years as the Vice President of Culinary + Operations for Rosa Mexicano Restaurants before moving over to The One Group Hospitality/STK Restaurants.
Mandarin Oriental announces three General Manager appointments in Asia
Anthony Costa has been appointed GM of Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, Paul Jones has succeeded Anthony Costa as GM of Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo and Michael Ziemer moves from The Excelsior, Hong Kong to succeed Paul Jones as GM of Mandarin Oriental, Taipei.
Anton Birnbaum appointed General Manager of W Retreat & Spa – Maldives
Prior to this role, Anton Birnbaum served eight years as Executive Assistant Manager at Le Méridien Vienna, where he began his hospitality career as Director of Human Resources.
Todd Hewitt named Corporate Director of Spa at Shangri-La
From Shangri-La’s headquarters in Hong Kong, Hewitt will oversee the group’s CHI, The Spa and The Spa brands, and all health clubs in Shangri-La and Kerry properties worldwide.
Nick Gregory named Senior Vice President, Hotel Operations at Kimpton
Nick Gregory is a 25-year Kimpton veteran who began his career as a with the company as a doorman before rising through the management ranks.
Mary Ruth Javier promoted to Corporate Director of Revenue Management, HMC
She will be taking on the responsibility of determining revenue/rate structures across all hotels, competitive market intelligence and to ensure property revenues are maximized.
