People on the Move

Gilda Perez-Alvarado has been working at JLL since 2004.

From Paris to Perez-Alvarado: Accor’s new chief strategy officerCEO of JLL Hotels & Hospitality Gilda Perez-Alvarado will join Accor on 1 October.

Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok appoints Christian Ruge as the new general manager.

This Kempinski GM just moved from Bulgaria to BangkokChristian Ruge is now the GM at Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, skiing in from Kempinski’s ski report in Bulgaria.

As incoming COO, Joerg Zobel head Rosewood Hotel Group’s global operations across its four brands, including Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, New World Hotels & Resorts, Asaya, and Carlyle & Co.

Rosewood just hired a COO from outside hospitalityJoerg Zobel’s past leadership in consumer-facing companies is key to advance Rosewood Hotel Group’s lifestyle brand ecosystem.

Jason Worth, who was most recently vice president, sales & general Manager, Asia Pacific, has been with Oceania Cruises since 2011.

When it’s Worth going places with Oceania CruisesJason Worth takes on a global remit in his new role as VP of international sales.

Marriott’s new senior executives in Asia Pacific: Christina Chan, Andrew Newmark, and John Toomey.

Who’s who in Marriott’s new APAC chiefs rosterNew executive appointments set to accelerate the hotel giant’s growth plans in the region.

During Xavier Pougnard’s previous stint, he played a key role in renovating the hotel's iconic Tower Wing and implementing a family-focused approach.

Look who’s back: Xavier Pougnard’s return to Shangri-La SingaporeShangri-La Singapore welcomes Xavier Pougnard as hotel manager, following his successful tenure from 2014 to 2019.

Takahiro Kondo boasts expertise in product development, contract management, and supplier relations.

Kondo’s quest to spark innovation at DiscovaBringing his wealth of experience in the travel industry, Takahiro Kondo joins Discova Japan as regional contracting manager.

Silversea appoints Teresa Ignacio to steer guest satisfactionAs AVP of global guest services, Teresa Ignacio will call attention to enhancing Silversea Cruises' customer service...

Gerhard Aicher's passion for hospitality began at his family-owned hotel in Austria.

Gerhard Aicher joins Wharf Hotels as area general managerThe all-rounder brings 20 years of hospitality experience in finance, operations, sales, marketing, and general management.

BWH Hotels' new CMO hits the Park runningAs CMO of BWH Hotels, Joelle Park will oversee global marketing and loyalty programmes while boosting brand presence and...