Hooper has worked with Hilton Hotels for 27 years, most recently serving as Hotel Manager of the 1544-room Hilton Chicago.
Four Seasons announces Peter Nowlan as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Nowlan will lead Four Seasons global sales and marketing team, overseeing brand marketing, fourseasons.com and digital ecosystem, public relations, social media, marketing communications, advertising, worldwide sales force and central reservations organisation.
Best Western Australasia’s longest serving CEO, Rob Anderson retires
Succeeding Anderson, Steve Richards (former GM Sales & Marketing) has been appointed to the role of Head of Commercial and Spencer Watson (former GM Regional Services and Quality Assurance Program) has been appointed to Head of Operations following approval from Best Western Australasia’s Board of Directors.
Nicholas A. Monteleone appointed Vice President Of Sales – Americas for Viceroy Hotel Group
Monteleone has successfully led opening sales teams for six world-renowned properties across various brands, with eight years with The Ritz-Carlton, subsequently followed by three years with Fairmont and six years with Viceroy Hotel Group.
Leeny Oberg to succeed Carl Berquist as Marriott’s Chief Financial Officer
Following the retirement of Carl Berquist who has held the Marriott CFO position for the past seven years, Leeny Oberg, currently the CFO for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, will step into the role.
Andrea Foster joins Marcus Hotels & Resorts and MCS Capital LLC as Senior Vice President, Development
Foster joins Marcus from PKF Consulting|CBRE Hotels, where she most recently served as managing director, leading PKF’s Boston office and overseeing its national Spa Advisory Practice.
Azar Saliba promoted to General Manager of Jumeirah Al Qasr and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf
Azar has been with Jumeirah since 2006 where he joined Jumeirah Beach Hotel overseeing the Rooms Division.
Parmeet Singh Nayar named new General Manager of Shangri-La’s – Eros Hotel, New Delhi
With 20+years industry experience in India and around the world, Nayar has held GM roles for Hilton and Carlson Rezidor properties.
Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen introduces FOO Chef Jason Jonggun Kang
Born and raised in Korea, Jason Kang is an expert in the delicate cooking of Korean and Asian foods.
M. Scott Thomas new Club Director of LaPlaya Beach & Golf Club at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort
Thomas joins LaPlaya most recently from Stratton Mountain Resort and Country Club in Vermont, where he served as Food and Beverage Director, as well as General Manager of the resort’s elite private club.
