Michael Cowan has been appointed VP Operations & Projects, Asia at Outrigger Hospitality Group
In this new position effective February 1, 2009, Mr Cowan will be responsible for Outrigger's operational management and project development throughout Asia. He will play a significant role in helping drive Outrigger's expansion across the region. Mr Cowan will also help maintain the integrity of the Outrigger brand in Asia with a focus on new ground-up developments involving hotel and residential properties in targeted Asian resort destinations. Mr Cowan, an Australian national, has 20 years' hotel experience in Asia. He has held senior executive positions at hotels in Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, China, Maldives, Malaysia and Australia. Mr Cowan has worked with hotel companies such as Banyan Tree, Hyatt International, Renaissance and Ramada.