Markus Semer New begin for Kempinski following the image-damaging affair regarding accusations made against Reto Wittwer: The Supervisory Board of Kempinski AG and the Executive Board of Kempinski Hotels SA have today unanimously appointed Markus Semer new CEO of Kempinski AG effective of immediately. At the same time, they officially relieved Alejandro Bernabé of his duties as CEO. Since the departure of Reto Wittwer in October 2014, Markus Semer was deputy to Wittwer's successor Alejandro Bernabé; Semer has been a member of the Board since 2008. Markus Semer is joined by his colleagues on the Management Board, Colin Lubbe, Chief Financial Officer since 2009, and Marcus van der Wal who has been with Kempinski since 1998, and has served on the Management Board of Kempinski AG since 2014 as Chief Operating Officer. The long-term mandates of both managers were also extended pre-term, today. This decision is a great mark of confidence for the 39-year-old Markus Semer, which is also reflected in the words of Chumpol Na LamLieng, the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Kempinski AG. He says in the press release: "The Supervisory Board is confident that with this appointment, Markus Semer, and the Management Board he leads, will ensure that our investment and commitment are translated with renewed purpose and focus. Markus Semer represents the new generation of management for the group. He enjoys the loyalty, trust and respect of hotel owners as well as staff within the group. He has the Supervisory Board’s full support as he ensures Kempinski's position and growth as the only independent European luxury hospitality management brand, and delivery of Kempinski’s brand promise to guests and hotel owners."
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