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People on the move

Here is a roundup of people recently on the move:

Langham Hospitality Group appointed Nathan Bacher vice president of revenue management. Bacher joins Langham from FRHI Hotels & Resorts. 

Accor appointed Arantxa Balson chief human resources officer. Most recently, Balson was director of human resources at Adeo

Hotel Technology Next Generation named Michael Blake executive vice president and CEO. Blake will join the company immediately, and will assume the title of CEO on August 1.

Wyndham Hotel Group appointed Carol Bullock vice president of global sales for North America and Latin America, and Dawn Parisi vice president of field sales.

Bryan Chiu was appointed executive director of events at InterContinental Hong Kong. Most recently, Chiu was executive assistant manager at the hotel. 

Dennis Clark was appointed general manager of the Fairmont Mayakoba in Mexico. Most recently, Clark was general manager at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle.

Jill Clark was appointed general manager of Mii amo in Sedona, Arizona. Most recently, Clark was executive director of Tuscany at McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens named Gail Drouillard director of sales and marketing. Most recently, Drouillard was general manager at Destination Club Management in Seacrest Beach, Florida.

Tracey Fentem was appointed director of sales and marketing at Belmond La Samanna in the Caribbean.

Kristiann Galati was appointed director of sales and marketing at W Fort Lauderdale. Most recently, Galati was the director of sales  and marketing at W Hollywood Hotel & Residences in Los Angeles.

Grace Bay Resorts promoted Thierry Grandsire to executive vice president of operations. Previously, Grandsire was group director of operations of Grace Bay Resorts and general manager of Grace Bay Club.

The Chicago Athletic Association hotel appointed Patrick Hatton general manager. Previously, Hatton was regional vice president of operations at the James Royal Palm in Miami.

Morton Johnston was named general manager of The Chedi Muscat in Singapore. Johnston originally joined the hotel in 2014 as rooms division manager.

Alan Larch was named executive chef at Oetker Collection’s Fregate Island Private.

Michael McMahon was appointed director of sales and marketing for the Fairmont Austin. Most recently, McMahon was director of sales and marketing at the Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria resort.

Loews Hotels & Resorts appointed Jonathan Mohraz vice president, acquisitions and development. Most recently, Mohraz was vice president in the investment banking division of J.P. Morgan.

Pacifica Hotels named Todd Moreau chief operating officer, Adam Marquis executive vice president and Daniel Hyde vice president of design, development, and construction.

Menin Hospitality appointed Tim Nardi vice president of hotel operations and Joseph Natale vice president of food and beverage.

Klaus Pilz was appointed regional director of Czech hotels for Vienna International Hotels & Resorts. Most recently, Pilz was general manager of Health Spa Pieštany, where he was in charge of 11 spa hotels in Pieštany and Smrdáky.

3H Group Hotels appointed Bruce Reed chief operating officer. Previously, Reed was vice president of franchise operations at Marriott International.

Hasham Soliman was appointed general manager of the InterContinental London – The O2 set to open later in 2015. Most recently, Soliman was hotel manager at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London.

Mikael Svensson was named general manager of Viceroy Dubai Palm Jumeirah set to open in 2016. Most recently, Svensson was general manager at Park Hyatt Canberra in Australia.

Daniella Tonetto was appointed general manager of sales and marketing for Cotai Central’s St. Regis and Sheraton Macao hotels. Most recently, Tonetto held a dual role as regional director of sales and marketing and as leader of the Starwood’s sales organization for the Pacific region overseeing 21 hotels and resorts in Australia, Fiji and New Caledonia.

Elizabeth Whitney was named catering sales manager at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans. Previously, Whitney was complex sales manager at Le Meridien New Orleans and the W French Quarter.

The Stafford London appointed Spencer Yeo general manager. Yeo joins the hotel from Viceroy Hotel Group.

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