New General Manager joins the Conrad Cairo (Egypt)
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New General Manager joins the Conrad Cairo (Egypt)
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Category: Africa Indian Ocean - Egypt - Careers -
Appointments
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2008-07-08
Kevin Brett Joins Luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts Brand
Kevin Brett has joined Conrad Hotels & Resorts, the global contemporary
luxury hotel brand, as General Manager of the Conrad Cairo.
Kevin will manage all operational efforts with a focus on further enhancing the Conrad
Cairo’s position as one of the city’s most sophisticated luxury hotels. Kevin replaces the
former respected General Manager, Jan Mönkedieck, who recently transferred to the Hilton
Abu Dhabi.
With a career spanning 27 years in the hospitality sector, Kevin brings a wealth of
experience to the brand. Having spent the past five years working in Abu Dhabi and
Bahrain, his knowledge of the hospitality scene will prove indispensable.
Prior to taking up his new role at the Conrad Cairo, Kevin was General Manager at the
Hilton Abu Dhabi and he has also held senior management positions in Oman, Malaysia
and the UK. Not a stranger to the Conrad brand, Kevin also previously worked for the
Conrad Istanbul, Turkey (1992 to 1994), where he held the position of Rooms Division
Manager.
Commenting on the appointment, Simon Hasdell, VP Operations Hilton Hotels Corporation,
Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and North Africa said: “Kevin’s experience in the hospitality sector
will ensure that the Conrad Cairo will continue to cement its position as one of Cairo’s top
luxury hotels.”
Richard Blamey, SVP Brand Management, Conrad Hotels & Resorts said: “We welcome
Kevin to the Conrad family and are confident that under his guidance our discerning guests
will continue to receive the distinct luxury experience they expect from all Conrad’s Hotels
and Resorts globally.”
Conrad Hotels & Resorts is continuously growing and strengthening its global portfolio and
currently has luxury hotels and resorts in leading urban and resort destinations globally.
New Conrad Hotels and Resorts are under development in Shanghai, Koh Samui, Abu
Dhabi, Dubai, the Bahamas, Beijing and the Portuguese Algarve.
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