Friday 2 May 2025 – Trinity Bridge Friday news briefing
We hope you have had a great week. Please see below our round-up, keeping you up to date and informed about senior people moves from across the hotel sector.
** A round-up of this week’s people moves in the hospitality sector
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Markus Lück has joined Penta Hotels as the new Managing Director, succeeding Andrew Munt who has been instrumental in developing the brand over the past 15 years. Markus brings over 25 years of experience in the premium lifestyle and hospitality space having previously worked with 12.18, Hospitality Management GmbH and 7Pines Hotels & Resorts.
Remington Hospitality has announced the departure of Chief Executive Officer, Sloan Dean who has held the role since 2019. The group are in the process of finding a successor for the role.
Jeremy McClellan has been named as the new Vice President of Trade Sales & Support for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection . This appointment follows the group’s most successful season to date and ahead of the launch of third superyacht Luminara in July. Jeremy joins from Marriott where he served as Director of Luxury Sales.
Pacifica Hotels, owner and operator of boutique hotels across California and Hawaii, welcomes Michele Roberts as Senior Vice President of Sales. Michele joins from Evolution Hospitality where she held the role of Vice President of Sales.
Chris Waite has been appointed as Fractional Head of Corporate Affairs & Communications for Panache Hotel Group , supporting the group’s ambitious plans to double its portfolio by the end of 2026 and a planned expansion into the New Zealand market. Chris most recently served as Head of Corporate Affairs, JAPAC at IHG.
Artyzen, Singapore has announced the appointment of Marcel NA Holman as the new General Manager. Marcel most recently served as Managing Director for Infinitude Hospitality and brings over 35 years of global hospitality experience to his new role.
Sameer Kher has been named as the new Director of Food & Beverage for Taj Skyline, Ahmedabad . Prior to this appointment, he served as Food & Beverage Manager for President, Mumbai.
Accor has announced the appointment of Saurabh Debnath as Director of Revenue Management for Grand Mercure, Mysore, Grand Mercure, Bangalore, Grand Mercure, Ahmedabad – Gift City and ibis Sytles, Mysuru. Saurabh has previously held key roles with Novotel, Hilton and Marriott.
Hospitality America has appointed Adam Bullard as Corporate Director of Human Resources. Adam was previously in the role of Senior Human Resources Business Partner Supervisor for Vertiv.
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