Rucks is an 11-year hospitality industry veteran who has managed hotels in Indiana, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Courtney Roane named new Director of Operations at Airlie
In her new role she will oversee food and beverage, engineering, housekeeping as well as the front desk.
Chef Liam Crotty appointed Executive Chef of Hyatt Regency Gurgaon
Prior to joining Hyatt Regency Gurgaon Liam was a part of the preopening team at Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights.
Helene Fong named Director of Sales & Marketing for JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok
Helene Fong transfers to the role from her previous position at JW Marriott Hong Kong as Director of Marketing since September 2012.
Nathalie Urban appointed General Manager of W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island
Nathalie Urban’s most recent post was at Presidente InterContinental Cancun Resort and prior to that, she held management positions at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts EAME Divisional Marketing Center in Switzerland, and Hyatt Regency La Manga in Spain, among others.
Chris Ford joins Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills as Executive Pastry Chef
Ford will oversee the pastry department for the 395-room Hotel, including a 25,000 square foot (2,300 square metre) banquet operation, in-room dining sweets and amenities, and the pastry program at THE Blvd, the Hotel’s all day dining spot overlooking the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive.
Naser Mohammed promoted to General Manager of Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre Residences
Before joining Jumeirah in 2005 in the Supply Chain and Logistics team, Naser worked in general import and export and in a furniture business.
Sunway Putra Hotel appoints Senior General Manager and Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing
Augustine M. Silva is Sunway Putra Hotel’s new Senior General Manager and TS Cheah is the Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing for the 650-room 5-star hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
Florian Leven promoted to Resident Manager at The Nam Hai in Hoi An
Leven came to The Nam Hai after a six-year stint in Hawaii, where he served in a variety of roles at Mauni Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows and then at Kahala Hotel & Resort.
Michael Chew new Executive Chef at One World Hotel Petaling Jaya
Malaysian born Chef Michael has been in the hospitality industry for over two decades and was appointed as Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant and Banquet Chinese Chef in year 2009.
