Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has appointed Mark Willis as CEO and
Yigit Sezgin as chief brand & commercial officer to drive the luxury
brand's global portfolio of over 100 hotels.
Willis brings over three decades of experience to the table, having
worked with well-known international hospitality brands such as IHG, Sun
International, and the Radisson Hotel Group.
Throughout Willis’ career, he has held various leadership positions,
including senior vice president for the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey
at the Radisson Hotel Group. In his new role, Willis will be responsible
for leading Fairmont's worldwide operations and developing new
strategies to enhance the brand's reputation as a leading luxury hotel
chain.
Yigit Sezgin will take on the role of chief brand & commercial officer, overseeing the entire brand and commercial strategy.
With more than 25 years of experience working with international
luxury brands across eight cities, including the Ritz-Carlton, Carlson
Rezidor Hotel Group, and BLG Capital Fund, Sezgin will be responsible
for developing and implementing marketing and commercial strategies to
ensure that the brand stays ahead of its competitors.