General Manager appointed for new Conrad Shanghai
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Category: Asia Pacific - Careers
- Appointments
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on Tuesday 20 November 2007
Jean-Pierre Mainardi joins Luxury Conrad Brand
Jean-Pierre Mainardi has been named General Manager of the forthcoming Conrad Shanghai, a new lavish hotel development scheduled to open in September 2008 in the vibrant Xintiandi district of the city.
Jean-Pierre will supervise operational activities in the lead up to the opening of the Conrad Shanghai, appointing a team of experienced hotel staff who will ensure guests receive a sophisticated, personalised service, a quality for which Conrad’s global luxury hotels and resorts are renowned.
With 35 years experience in the hospitality industry, Jean-Pierre joins the Conrad Shanghai from the Nile Hilton, in Egypt, which he managed for five years. Prior to this, Jean-Pierre worked in management positions at Hilton Hotels worldwide including Brussels, London, New York, Bangkok, Lahore, Bahrain, Turkey, Strasbourg and Glasgow. In his new role Jean-Pierre will report to Timothy Soper, VP Operations, Greater China and Mongolia.
Commenting on the appointment, Koos Klein, President Hilton Hotels – Asia Pacific, says, “Jean-Pierre has a fantastic track record in all aspects of hotel operations, having managed prestigious hotels around the world. Given his experience, we are confident that Jean-Pierre is the ideal person to lead this new development for the luxury Conrad brand.”
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