Since beginning his career with Marriott in 1986 as a catering manager at El Paso Marriott, Leinbach has held a number of titles in various departments at several U.S. properties.
New General Managers at Pan Pacific Perth and Pan Pacific Xiamen
John Kockan and Eric Kee will take the helm of Pan Pacific Perth and Pan Pacific Xiamen respectively.
Darren Law named GM for Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort, Curaçao
Law most recently served as group general manager for Nofa Equestrian Resort, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, prior to this he was group general manager for Amber Dune Resort & Spa, located in the Dominican Republic.
Russell Durnell appointed Operations Director at Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London
Prior to his appointment Durnell was General Manager and Chairman of Property Body Corporate at Palazzo Versace, the world’s first fashion branded hotel on the Gold Coast, Australia.
Susan Madsen named General Manager of the Cornhusker
Nebraska native Madsen brings her extensive hospitality experience and a longtime career with Marriott hotels to Lincoln’s newly renovated premier property.
John L. Parkinson appointed General Manager of Hilton West Palm Beach
Bastien Anouil appointed GM of the Columbus Monte-Carlo Hotel
After beginning his career with the Starwood group, Bastien Anouil joined the Columbus Monte-Carlo Hotel in May 2011 as Sales and Marketing Director.
Carmen Cruz new GM to lead renovations at Hotel Zephyr Fisherman’s Wharf
Cruz’s experience includes European luxury, 5-star, 5-diamond and boutique hotels, in addition to small luxury properties and hotels with up to 2,000 rooms.
Jeffrey Klein named VP and MD at Turnberry Isle Miami
Klein, an almost eight-year Turnberry Associates executive who was serving as Vice President of Operations for the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, was hand-selected for the role.
Michael Mestraud appointed GM of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole
Mestraud arrived in Jackson Hole after 15 years with Four Seasons in both urban and resort locales.











