Dodds has decided to step down from his position in early 2017 to pursue new opportunities, but he will remain actively associated with Hard Rock’s philanthropic arm, The Hard Rock Heals Foundation.
Jean-Gabriel Peres named new new President and CEO of Kerzner International
As the outgoing CEO of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, Jean-Gabriel has overseen the daily operations of the 16,000-staff hotel management company for 17 years.
Successful hotel CEOs: what it takes; what they face
The median shelf-life of a hotel CEO today is seven and a half years. Here is a closer look at the competancy profiles most of them share and the issues they are dealing with in 2016.
Kempinski Hotels announces appointment of long-serving Board Member Markus Semer as CEO
Markus Semer is joined by his colleagues on the Management Board, Colin Lubbe, Chief Financial Officer, and Marcus van der Wal, Chief Operating Officer, whose long-term mandates were also extended pre-term, today.
Rakesh Sarna takes over as Managing Director and CEO of Taj Group of Hotels
Mr. Sarna brings over three decades of experience across various leadership roles with Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
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.
Amir Nahai appointed AccorHotels CEO Group Food and Beverage
Nahai will work closely with the regional CEOs and the Global Marketing teams to redefine AccorHotels’ Food & Beverage objectives and strategy for each region and brand.
Eric Danziger new Chief Executive Officer of Trump Hotel Collection
Eric Danziger joins The Trump Organization following roles as President and CEO of Starwood Hotels, President and COO of Carlson Hotels Worldwide and President and CEO of Wyndham Hotel Group.
Change at the top: Starwood CEO leaves, Director steps in role for interim
After 7 years, Frits van Paasschen has resigned as Starwood’s President, CEO and Director. Adam Aron will now fill the position on an interim basis.
