Pan Pacific Hotels Group appoints François Sigrist as General Manager of Parkroyal Penang, Malaysia
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Pan Pacific Hotels Group appoints François Sigrist as General Manager of Parkroyal Penang, Malaysia
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Category: Asia Pacific - Malaysia - Careers -
Appointments
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Pan Pacific Hotels Group announces the appointment of François Sigrist as General Manager of Parkroyal Penang in Malaysia.
An established hotelier since 1981, François’ previous appointments were with hotel companies such as Four Seasons, Shangri-La and InterContinental. A Swiss national, François’ geographically diverse experience spans Geneva, Switzerland and USA to Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia. His last position was at Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa in Langkawi, Malaysia.
His appointment at Parkroyal Penang also brings François back to the state he previously spent nearly a decade at as General Manager at Equatorial Hotel. François’ love for Penang, as well as his intimate knowledge of the popular holiday destination, are invaluable in his new position.
“As people are our foremost asset, François’ contribution to the group will be significant. His successful track record, accomplishments and extensive resort experience ensures he is the ideal candidate to lead the team at Parkroyal Penang,” said Mr. A. Patrick Imbardelli, President and CEO, Pan Pacific Hotels Group. “His strong leadership is based on his foundation in food and beverage, wealth of experience as a resort general manager, and an infectious passion for Penang.”
“Pan Pacific Hotels Group offers tremendous growth opportunities. I look forward to contributing to the success of Parkroyal Penang, a resort with remarkable potential,” said François Sigrist. “I am confident that with the talented team in place, we can raise the benchmarks of excellence even higher. “
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