Friday 19 June 2026 – Trinity Bridge Friday news briefing
We hope you have had a great week. Here’s our roundup of senior people moves across the hotel sector to keep you informed and up to date.
** A round-up of this week’s people moves in the hospitality sector
Celine Assimon has taken the role of Chief Commercial Officer for Kerzner International. Celine brings over twenty years of leadership experience to her new role where she will lead the company’s commercial and brand strategy, previously serving as CCO for Bonhams Auction House and as CEO for De Beers Jewellers.
Helen Bull has joined Ragdale Hall Spa as the new Managing Director following the retirement of Directors Hugh Wilson and Allison Garner. Helen brings over 30 years of experience to the role, with a career spanning sales, marketing and senior leadership roles in a range of organisations including Merlin Entertainments.
L+R Hotels have named Ana Ivanovic as the new Head of Originations & Capital Formation. Ana joins from JLL where she has spent the last 12 years and will be leading the group’s expansion into Southern Europe.
Kristian Campbell has been appointed as General Manager at Fairmont, St Andrews. Kristian is joining with more than 20 years experience in hospitality and healthcare, most recently serving as Managing Director with Elanic Medical and with his earlier career including General Manager roles with Crieff Hydro Hotel and Rusacks Hotel in St Andrews.
Marriott International has announced the promotion of Rahul Puri to Market Vice President, North India, Bhutan & Nepal. Rahul has been with the group since 2008 and has served in several leadership roles including Senior Director of Revenue Strategy, South Asia and Multi-Property General Manager.
Oetker Hotels has announced the promotion of Jean-Alexis Costa to the role of General Manager for Eden Rock, St Barths from his previous position as Operation Manager which he has held since 2018.
Gilles Bontems has joined Evok Collection to take the role of General Manager for Brach, Paris. Gilles brings extensive experience to his new role, previously serving as Hotel Manager at Park Hyatt, Paris-Vendome.
Nicola Coccia has taken the role of General Manager for Conrad, Bangkok. Nicola began his career with Hilton at the property and is joining from Conrad Seoul where he most recently served as Hotel Manager.
HHM Hotels have announced the promotions of Shawn Tuli and Dani Elhachem to Managing Partner, each in addition to their respective roles as Chief Investment Officer and Chief Operating Officer with the group.
Alison South has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Hotel Accounting at EOS Hospitality. She most recently served as Senior Vice President of Accounting & Finance at Lark Hospitality.
Andreas Kohn has joined Burgenstock Resort, Lake Lucerne as Resort Commercial Director. He brings over 25 years of experience to the Swiss luxury resort, most recently working as an independant hospitality advisor.
Jean Claire Riveral Sumayod has been promoted to the role of Director of Spa & Wellness for InterContinental, Maldives Maamunagau Resort. She has been with the property for over two years and recently served as Spa and Wellness Manager.
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