AccorHotels has announced 12 new General Managers appointments as well as a new Business Development Manager around its various brands in Australia and New Zealand.
Amir Nahai takes on procurement at AccorHotels
Amir Nahai, Chief Executive Officer Group Food & Beverage, is now also responsible for the Group’s entire Procurement activity and for the Procurement departments of the countries where AccorHotels operates.
Paul Sykes named Director of Food & Beverage at Rosewood San Miguel
Sykes joins Rosewood San Miguel de Allende with an impressive background in the food and beverage industry.
Alexandra Byrne promoted to General Manager of Sofitel Washington D.C. Lafayette Square
Byrne is the first female general manager of Sofitel Washington D.C. Lafayette Square, and is currently the only female general manager in the luxury hotel industry in the nation’s capital.
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Daniel Ketelsen joins ALHI Global Sales Team as Director of Sales
His extensive experience includes three years as the Director of Convention Sales – Mid-Atlantic Region for Visit Anaheim and 17 years with Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
Arabella El Barkouki appointed Mandarin Oriental’s Head Of Regional Sales, Europe
Arabella will lead Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s European Regional Sales Offices based in London, Paris and Frankfurt.
David Mottl named Executive Chef of The St. Regis Langkawi
Mottl brings over 20 years of culinary experience spanning across Germany, USA, Ireland, Switzerland and most recently Russia, and he has served several positions in seven acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurants.
Christof Pignet promoted to General Manager of Acqualina Resort & Spa
Previously Hotel Manager of the resort, Christof will oversee all aspects of the resort and condominium operations, guest experiences, and employee enrichment.
Patrick Manthe new GM of Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok and Chatrium Residence Riverside Bangkok
A Swiss national, Mr. Manthe has almost 15 years of experience in the hotel industry and most recently most recently he was General Manager of the U Sathorn Bangkok.
