In addition to his most recent role as Executive Chef/Partner at Agricola, Thomsen honed his skills at some of the most prominent restaurants in the U.S. including Patina, The French Laundry, Hotel Bel Air, The Lodge at Pebble Beach and Boa Steakhouses, among others.
John L. Parkinson appointed General Manager of Hilton West Palm Beach
Cathy Ross new CEO at Exclusive Resorts
Ross the current COO and a 12-year company veteran will helm the luxury destination club; Philippe Bourguignon to become Executive Co-Chairman of the Board.
Marriott International honors top associates
The Award of Excellence is presented annually to Marriott associates for outstanding performance and for demonstrating five key traits: achievement, character, dedication, effort and perseverance.
Kerstin Pace moves to The Westin New York Grand Central as Director of Sales & Marketing
Pace brings broad international experience to the hotel, after 15 years in various sales roles at Starwood brands in diverse markets across five countries.
Karen Di Fulgo promoted to Senior VP Human Resources at Benchmark
Karen Di Fulgo served most recently as vice president human resources for Benchmark Hospitality.
Amy Bunting new Regional Director of Human Resources for Starwood Pacific Region
Bunting will be responsible for all aspects of human resource management at Sheraton on the Park and overseeing 18 operating hotels and six hotels under development in the Pacific Region.
Kata Rocks appoints two new managers
Sandy Robson to Resort Manager has been promoted to Resort Manager and Josh Mitchell joins as the team’s Food & Beverage Manager.
Vito Mollica appointed Executive Chef of Four Seasons Hotel Milano
The driving force of Il Palagio Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, three years ago Vito earned his first Michelin star and now, after a career of 19 years with the company, becomes the Executive Chef of the two Four Seasons hotels in Italy.
Philip Meyer appointed Managing Director of Rosewood Hotel Georgia
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of Philip Meyer as managing director of Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver, British Columbia. Philip, originally from Kent in England, has previously held roles with Sherwood Inn in Ontario, Horsted Place Hotel and Goring Hotels of London as well as aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2 Cruise Liner.











