Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has
bolstered its leadership team with the addition of two seasoned
professionals. Ron Cusiter assumes the role of executive vice president –
commercial, while Percy P. Muncherji joins as vice president – design
& technical services.
Ron Cusiter, renowned for his international
expertise in luxury hospitality, transitions from his role as vice
president – global sales & The Americas at Kempinski Hotels. With a
career spanning senior positions at COMO, Hyatt, and Rosewood, Cusiter
aims to drive Centara’s global commercial strategy forward.
“I look forward to enabling the world’s travellers to discover
Centara’s timeless style of family-centric Thai hospitality, while
maximising the benefits to the business and driving the company’s
success,” Cusiter stated.
Percy P. Muncherji, a seasoned architect with over
30 years of experience, including leadership roles at Oakwood Asia
Pacific, assumes responsibility for enhancing Centara’s hotel and brand
concepts.
“High quality architecture and design are at the heart of good
hospitality, so I am thrilled to be able to work closely with the entire
team at Centara to create new ways to deliver the group’s Thai-inspired
guest experiences across every sector of the market," said Muncherji.
Expressing confidence in the appointments of these hospitality
stalwarts, Thirayuth Chirathivat, CEO of Centara Hotels & Resorts,
said: “As we embark on an era-defining phase of expansion that will
introduce our unique style of family-centric hospitality to multiple new
markets around the world, I have the utmost confidence that the
appointment of these industry experts, who bring with them a wealth of
knowledge, will contribute significantly to our success as we strengthen
our position in the global hotel industry.”