Anant Vithlani

Marriott Hotels' Michael Simon recently stepped down as chair of HSMAI Region Europe's Sales Executive Advisory Board, passing the baton to Anant Vithlani, Vice President Sales in Nordic Choice Hotels, who is convinced that HSMAI has a lot to contribute in these times of technological development.

The new chair, with an MBA in Business Administration and Management from Stockholm School of Economics, boasts a long and varied career in sales, including printer toner sales, marketing services, health care products, banking and finance, prior to his first Nordic Choice commitment as Director of Sales at Stockholm's Clarion Hotel Sign eleven years ago, after which he has remained in the hotel group, with the exception of a two-year break, which included serving same hotel group.

While serving Nordic Choice Hotels as an independent consultant it became apparent that his services were so invaluable that he was persuaded to return as the corporation's VP for sales early last year.

"We are absolutely thrilled to see our Sales Executive Advisory Board chaired by such a knowledgeable resource as Anant," says HSMAI Region CEO and President Ingunn Hofseth. "From what we've seen of his achievements and his passioned participation in HSMAI events, we are convinced that he will contribute much to our efforts."