Daniel Burstein has been appointed as General Manager at The Westin Kuala Lumpur
Daniel brings a wealth of experience and a global perspective to his new position. Prior to joining The Westin Kuala Lumpur, Daniel served as the General Manager at the Four Points by Sheraton, Kuala Lumpur Chinatown, where he led the team to new heights, earning numerous awards and accolades during his tenure.
With a distinguished career spanning Europe, Middle East, Seychelles, New Zealand, and Singapore, Daniel has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic insight. His career began in food and beverage management, excelling as Director of Restaurants at Marriott Marquis City Center in Doha and quickly advancing to Assistant Director of Food & Beverage. He further honed his expertise as Director of Food & Beverage and later as Director of Operations at the Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel in Singapore and Marriott Hotel Al Forsan in Abu Dhabi. Daniel attained his first General Manager role at the Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur in 2022.
Daniel's leadership has earned him notable accolades, including the 2017 Marriott International SABRE Award Asia Pacific for Restaurateur of the Year during his tenure at Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, Singapore. His commitment to service excellence, team empowerment, and operational effectiveness has consistently driven organizational success and financial growth.
Outside of his professional achievements, Daniel is an avid traveler with passion for travel photography and running, embodying The Westin's Move Well pillar with his regular evening runs.
Daniel Burstein is an alumnus of MODUL University Vienna .