Millennium & Copthorne Hotels has appointed David Michels and Howard Panter as non-executive directors. Michels is chairman of Michels & Taylor and a former chief executive of Stakis Hotels, with prior senior roles at Hilton Group. Panter is co-founder of Ambassador Theatre Group, where he led its growth into a global theatre operator. In their […]

Dhruva Parate has been named director of sales at Conrad Bengaluru. He was previously with Marriott International, where he managed national accounts and drove revenue growth across multiple properties. In his new role, he will lead sales strategy, with a focus on client relationships, market expansion and performance.

Jens Corder has been appointed general manager at Jen Singapore Orchardgateway by Shangri-La. He was most recently in senior general management roles across Shangri-La Group, including China World Summit Wing Beijing and Shangri-La Bangalore. In his new role, he will oversee hotel operations and positioning, with a focus on guest experience and team performance.

Joanne Chan is now executive assistant manager, sales and marketing at Carlton Hotel Singapore. She was most recently with Carlton City Hotel Singapore, where she worked on sales and marketing initiatives within the Carlton Collection. In her new role, she will oversee sales, marketing and communications, with a focus on revenue performance and brand positioning.

Marshall Chai has been appointed general manager at Palm Garden Hotel Putrajaya. He was most recently hotel manager at Moxy Putrajaya, where he supported the hotel’s opening and early operations. In his new role, he will oversee hotel operations, with a focus on guest experience and team performance.