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Michael Sagild has been appointed as Managing Director, Asia-Pacific Development at MGM Hospitality

Based in Hong Kong, Michael Sagild will direct MGM Hospitality's Asia-Pacific development activities, which pivot off the division's success to date in reaching agreements to develop and manage luxury resorts and properties in China and Vietnam. Mr. Sagild and his team will focus on new opportunities to partner MGM Hospitality brands with projects in other Asian gateway destinations. Mr. Sagild, who joins the group as Managing Director, Asia-Pacific Development, comes to MGM Hospitality from Stein Group International, where he was Chief Executive Officer. Prior to Stein, he was Chief Operating Officer for Minor Hotels and Resorts in Bangkok, Thailand. Mr. Sagild previously led the Asia-Pacific region for Le Meridien Hotels and Resorts, and he has extensive experience in hotel operations in the Asia-Pacific region with Hyatt and Shangri-La. Mr. Sagild is a graduate from Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne, Switzerland, with a degree in Hotel Management. He has also completed the Advanced Management program at Cornell University.

MGM Hospitality
Hong Kong (SAR)
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Robert J. Gerber has been appointed as General Manager at Regal Riverside Hotel

Mr. Gerber has over 30 years in the hospitality industry. His first General Manager’s posting in Hong Kong was at the Victoria Hotel in 1985 which he also held the position as Area Director of Operations of New World Hotels. Mr. Gerber has an extensive know-how in Asia Pacific hospitality industry through his distinguished career in General Manager’s position with a number of renowned international brands such as Swiss Grand Hotel in Seoul, Grand Formosa Regent Hotel in Taipei, Manila Hotel in Philippines, Regent Hotel in Ningbo. Prior to joining Regal, Mr. Gerber was the General Manager for the Pre-opening and Grand Opening Project of the New World Hotel, Dalian, China. Mr. Gerber is an active member of the hotel industry and has held in the past the positions of Finance Chairman and Vice Chairman along with Executive Committee Member for the Hong Kong Hotels Association.

Regal
Shatin, Hong Kong (SAR)