Andrew LeeHard Rock International - one of the world's most-recognizable and iconic brands - is excited to announce the appointment of Andrew Lee as Regional Director of Hotel Operations, Asia Pacific for Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos. In his new role, Lee will be responsible for overseeing the strategic operational performance and brand standards of Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos across the Asian Pacific region. A key focus will be to ensure guests experience high quality service, food, retail and entertainment offerings at each Hard Rock Hotel in Asia including Singapore, Macau, Bali, Penang, Pattaya, and new properties in Shenzhen and Haikou, China. Prior to joining the Hard Rock team in October 2008, Lee was Rooms Division Manager at the Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. Over a period of three years, Lee successfully led the hotel through an extensive renovation and renaming exercise, repositioning it as one of the leading luxury hotels in Singapore and across Southeast Asia. The Mandarin Oriental Singapore is an iconic establishment renowned for its world-class service, warm hospitality and attention to detail, having won successive international awards from Conde Nast Traveller , Travel + Leisure , AAA and Michelin to name a few. Lee will report to Andrea Melotti, head of operations for Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos, who added, "Hard Rock International's strategy for Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos across Asia requires diversity, experience and determination. Andrew has a contagious passion for the Hard Rock brand, and his experience and accomplishments align impeccably with our goals for operation and development in the region."