Langham Hotels International Appoints First CEO
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Langham Hotels International Appoints First CEO
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2009-03-12
New appointment signals sustainable growth strategy
The appointment and promotion of Mr. Brett Butcher to Chief Executive Officer will propel luxury hotel operator, Langham Hotels International (LHI), to the next stage of its already impressive growth cycle.
"Brett Butcher has been with LHI for seven years helping to steer the Langham brands to their current level of recognition and success. He has blended innovative marketing with world-class brand management and operational excellence through total quality management. In his new role as CEO, Brett's responsibilities will be broadened to include driving the company's overall direction and strategies engaged on quality and sustainable growth," said Dr. K S Lo, Chairman of Langham Hotels International.
Mr. Butcher will lead LHI in focusing on an ever-expanding pipeline of quality hotel properties that already circles the globe. This planned growth will deliver Langham Hotels more than 30 operating properties within the next five years. He will continue the company's focus on Total Quality Management leading to accredited status in all properties while building a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
"My goal is to ensure that The Langham's 140-year history of enchantment and romance develops and continues to position our hotel portfolio as global icons of hospitality. We have a duty of guardianship with these incredible hotels and my role is inspiring our talented colleagues to evolve and strengthen our service by knowing our guests intimately and building great memories," said Mr. Butcher. "By focusing our strategy on Total Quality Management and marketing excellence, we have an incredible opportunity to reinforce our brands as aspirational luxury household names," he added.
Mr. Butcher's international hospitality management experience spans 30 years, covering roles in Asia, the Pacific, and the United States. He has held senior executive hospitality management positions with various hotel groups, overseeing operations, sales and marketing, and hotel development roles.
For the past seven years, Mr. Butcher has held several senior roles within Langham Hotels International including those of Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Brands, as well as Senior Vice President of Langham Place Operations. He was also the Managing Director of Langham Place, Hong Kong overseeing the opening and initial operation of this successful hotel.
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