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The World Economic Forum managing director will become the airline body's first woman director general from November.

IATA names first female director generalSaadia Zahidi succeeds Willie Walsh, bringing more than two decades of global policy and economic leadership experience.

Schroeder joins with more than 30 years of hospitality leadership experience across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and Africa.

Langham Hospitality Group names Nils-Arne Schroeder COOFormer Fairmont, Raffles and Hilton hospitality veteran will oversee operations as the group expands its global hotel pipeline.

GFOB president and CEO Scott Nisbet said the group is “excited to enlist [Leigh’s] experience and fresh perspective as we grow our touring and river cruise brands”.

Globus Family of Brands announces new APAC managing directorChristopher Leigh joins end July, with over 15 years' experience in ANZ’s luxury retail sector.

Ben Bouldin, currently president of Greater China, will oversee the broader Asia region as president of China and managing director of Asia.

Royal Caribbean appoints Ben Bouldin to lead Asia operationsThe China president takes on an expanded role overseeing the broader Asia region as managing director.

Royal Caribbean’s Ben Bouldin takes on bigger role in APAC

Royal Caribbean’s Ben Bouldin takes on bigger role in APACThe China president will also oversee the broader Asia region as managing director.

Paola Caciolli has been leading the pre-opening preparations for Conrad Kuala Lumpur since 2021.

GM named for first Conrad in MalaysiaPaola Caciolli has previously held senior leadership roles at Waldorf Astoria properties in Beijing and Rome.

Chris Hall steps up to advisory role at Globus Family of BrandsHall moves into a newly created chairman position as GFOB seeks new managing director.

Aomi Tomo will assume the role of president and CEO of JTB Corp. on 30 June.

JTB names new president and CEOStrategy chief Aomi Tomo to take the helm as leadership reshuffle signals next phase of growth.

The three properties form part of the mixed-use development Dusit Central Park, at Bangkok’s Bang Rak district.

Marc Handl takes helm as Dusit Thani Bangkok MDSeasoned hotelier also leads upcoming Dusit Residences and Dusit Parkside.

Tan joins Millennium Hotels & Resorts from Pan Pacific Hotels Group.

Millennium Hotels & Resorts appoints Cinn Tan as CCOTan brings more than three decades of international hospitality experience.