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Gary E. Schweikert has been appointed as Managing Director at Trump SoHo

Mr. Schweikert comes to Trump SoHo with vast management experience, most recently serving as founder of Strata Hospitality Group and its sister company Arambys Inc, which provides owner relations and strategic advice to developers of hotel projects internationally. Previously, Mr. Schweikert served as president of Jumeirah Hospitality and Leisure USA, and concurrently general manager of the Jumeirah Essex House. His career also includes nine years as the regional vice president of Fairmont Hotels and Resorts and managing director of New York’s historic Plaza Hotel, and senior management positions within Hilton Hotels including at the legendary Waldorf Astoria.

Trump
New York, New York, United States
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Shan Kanagasingham has been appointed as New York City Area General Manager at 1 Hotels

Shan Kanagasingham has been named New York City Area General Manager for 1 Hotels, a new luxury mission-driven brand debuting in early 2015 at the corner of Sixth Avenue and 58th Street. Kanagasingham brings 20 years of luxury experience to 1 Hotels where she will oversee leadership and direct daily operations for 1 Hotel Central Park, and 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge Park, opening late 2015, located on the water just south of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Starwood Capital Group
New York, New York, United States
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Jennifer Rutkowski has been appointed as Area Director of Sales & Marketing at Baccarat Hotels & Resorts and 1 Hotels

Jennifer Rutkowski joins 1 Hotels from The London Hotels where she most recently served as Vice President, Sales & Marketing, for the brand’s hotels and restaurants in New York and Los Angeles. During her tenure, Rutkowski was responsible for consolidating and restructuring all sales, marketing and communication efforts to strengthen cross-promotion of the properties, resulting in a significant increase in room, and food and beverage sales. In addition to consulting for The Blackstone Group, Rutkowski has held various sales and marketing positions with Morgans Hotel Group, New Castle Hotels, Winfair Hospitality Management, and Renaissance Hotels & Resorts.

Starwood Capital Group
New York, New York, United States
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Andrew Turner has been appointed as General Manager at Baccarat Hotel & Residences

Turner brings more than 20 years of luxury hospitality experience to this exciting new role. Prior to joining the Baccarat Hotel team, he was General Manager of Anantara Villas, in Phuket, Thailand, where his leadership was recognized with the company chairman’s Award of Excellence for outstanding contribution to service and financial results. Turner began his career at The Inter-Continental Sydney in his native Australia and proceeded to work his way up The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. ladder, holding management positions in Sydney, Australia; Atlanta, Georgia; Washington, DC; Shanghai, China; Doha, Qatar; and Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

Starwood Capital Group
New York, New York, United States
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Executive Chef Ashfer Biju has been appointed as additional role of Director of Food & Beverage at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel

Celebrated for his innovative use of the freshest seasonal and regional ingredients during more than 12 years with luxury Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces around the world, Chef Biju began cooking at age 16. He was raised in a family of restaurateurs near the pristine backwaters of Kerala, India, and grew up with a passion for fresh fish and seafood. Today he is known for adding modern touches to traditional French, Mediterranean, Asian and Indian cuisines in a personal style influenced by his rigorous culinary training and extensive world travels. Chef Ashfer honors his heritage and his mother specifically by showcasing her Malabar Prawn Curry on his in-room dining menus. He joined The Pierre as Executive Chef in early 2012.

IHCL
New York, New York, United States