An industry veteran with a strong background in foodservice, business, leadership and team-building, Neal is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the hotel restaurant, Polo Club, direction of banquet cuisine for catered events, development of culinary and lounge programs and management of the food & beverage team.
On the Move – October 2015
Hospitality people are always On the Move! Keep track of your colleagues and friends through our listing of appointments and promotions, sorted by region.
Manish Puri appointed General Manager of Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain
Manish has been part of the Six Senses family since 2008 when he began his Six Senses career as general manager with the opening of Evason Ma’in Hot Springs and Six Senses Spa in the Kingdom of Jordan. This was followed by five years in Thailand where he served as general manager of the Six Senses Yao Noi.
PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport welcomes Executive Chef Jee Whan Lee
Lee has worked at properties such as PEPPER’s Cradle Mountain Lodge Tasmania and has spent extensive tenures working in kitchens across the globe including Korea and Canada.
Erin Williams new Director of Sales at Embassy by Hilton Colorado Springs
Most recently Williams served as director of sales for Ameristar Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk, Colorado.
Chad Schyvincht named Global Sales Director of Sports & Entertainment for Benchmark
Chad Schyvincht was previously national accounts manager of sports & entertainment for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.
John J. Shirley new Executive Chef for The Heldrich Hotel
John Shirley was previously executive chef for the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing in Center City Philadelphia.
Lore Koenig returns to Oman as Executive Regional Director of Sales and Marketing for The Chedi Muscat
Koenig originally joined The Chedi Muscat in 2004 as Director of Sales and Marketing, but after six years she returned to her native Germany as Executive Director of Sales at Kerzner International.
Candace Mueller appointed Hyatt Vice President – Global Communications
Candace Mueller joins Hyatt from PepsiCo, where she held numerous roles, most recently as the senior director of communications and community affairs for PepsiCo North America Nutrition.
Ulrike Andorff named new General Manager at BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana
With 22 years of experience, Andorff has worked across a number of continents, including London, China, Vietnam, Guam, Mauritius and the UAE.
