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People on the move…

Here is a roundup of people recently on the move:

Debra Saccavino was appointed general manager at Sawgrass Grand Hotel & Suites in Sunrise, Florida. Previously, Saccavino was general manager at the Renaissance Hotel in Boca Raton.

Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort named Theo Schofield general manager. Most recently, Schofield was general manager at the Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West.

Omni Bedford Springs named Brett Schoenfield general manager, Pamela Wolff director of sales and marketing, and Sandra Lamey spa director.

Accor North America, Central America and the Caribbean region promoted Balendra Nagesvaran to vice president of operations for Accor luxury and upscale brands in the region. His role will also include the development of the luxury and upscale segment in the region, including Sofitel Mexico Reforma, set to open in 2017.

Carlson Rezidor named Greg O’Stean chief development officer and Frances Gonzalez vice president of operations for Latin America

Rex Loh was promoted to area director of sales and marketing for IHG Singapore. Loh joined IHG Singapore as director of sales and marketing in December 2013.

Martin Scott was named executive chef at Westin Phoenix Downtown. Most recently, Scott was the club house executive chef and the property executive sous chef for Boulders Resort, a Waldorf Astoria Resort in Carefree, Arizona.

La Quinta Inns & Suites appointed David Longenecker director of development.

CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa named David Gauna general manager. Gauna began his Marriott career in 1996 as a housekeeping supervisor at the CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort. 

Janelle Hopkin was named deputy managing director of Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada.

William Blackham was appointed CEO of Supertel Hospitality. Previously, Blackham was president and CEO of Eagle Hospitality.

Niels Vuijsters was promoted to general manager of Kimpton’s Hotel Palomar Phoenix. Most recently, Vuijsters was director of food and beverage at the hotel.

Pan Pacific Hotels Group appointed Maria Kormentza director of learning and talent development.

Jennifer Geiger was appointed general manager of Embassy Suites Atlanta – Perimeter Center. Most recently, Geiger was general manager of Embassy Suites Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia. 

HRI Lodging named Kristen Jordan-Wood vice president of sales and marketing. Most recently, Jordan-Wood was vice president of sales and marketing for MetWest Terra Hospitality.

Palmer House Hilton in Chicago appointed Andy Finn hotel manager. Previously, Finn was director of finance at Hilton Chicago.

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