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Andrew Zarzosa has been appointed as Executive Chef at Fairmont Jakarta

Fairmont Jakarta welcomes Andrew Zarzosa as executive chef. Zarzosa will lead the culinary team to provide world-class gastronomical experiences by creating and maintaining a distinctive dining experience. He will oversee all culinary related operations and will provide strategic leadership towards a successful hotel opening. With more than 12 years of experience in culinary, Zarzosa is joining the company from The Address Dubai Mall Hotel where he held the position of executive chef since 2012.

Marc Matar has been promoted to Executive Assistant Manager i/c of Food and Beverage at The St. Regis Bali Resort and The Laguna Resort & Spa

Marc Matar ESSEC IMHI 2006 has been promoted to Executive Assistant Manager in Charge of F&B departments for St Regis and Laguna Starwood hotels & Resorts (the two most luxious hotels in Bali) after two and half years spent at Westin Nusa Dua Bali as F&B Director. Prior to this year Marc Has 5 years of experience in F&B with Park Hyatt Paris Vendome and Grand Hyatt Dubai.

Marija Tjie has been appointed as General Manager at Kuta Playa Hotel and Villas

BAIO Hotels and Resorts, a new exciting lifestyle hotel has appointed Marija Tjie as the new General Manager of Kuta Playa Hotel and Villas. As part of the CASABIO resort collection brand, Kuta Playa Hotel and Villas will be the new iconic property right at the heart of the famous Kuta beach, Bali, Indonesia, comprising 143 hotel rooms and 13 villas with private pool, 2 public pools, all day dining restaurant and bar.

Carlos Monterde has been named General Manager at Fairmont Jakarta

Moving on from the Raffles City complex in Singapore is Carlos Monterde. Formerly the hotel manager at Fairmont Singapore, he is now the general manager of Fairmont Jakarta. Monterde will be responsible for providing leadership at the hotel, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2015. Outside of work, he devotes his time to training for triathlons and has participated in the Full Ironman Western Australia.

Tate Husband has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Fairmont Jakarta

The newest addition to the Fairmont Jakarta is Tate Husband, who has taken on the role of director of sales and marketing. Husband’s role involves the conceptualization of sales and marketing strategies and their implementation for the pre-opening of this hotel, slated for 2015. Husband arrives from Swissôtel Grand Shanghai where he was director of sales and marketing.

Brad Edman has been named General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Bali Seminyak

Having worked for Marriott for seventeen years, Brad brings to the role a wealth of international experience within the hospitality industry. Prior to his role at Courtyard, Brad was the Area Director of Sales & Marketing for South East Asia Marriott International, responsible for all Marriott hotels in Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia and the Philippines.

Alain Bachmann has been appointed as General Manager at The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah, Ubud

From Andermatt, Switzerland, Alain Bachmann is moving from his previous role as general manager of the award-winning Chedi Andermatt to The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah, Ubud, one of the most highly acclaimed properties on Bali. In Switzerland, Bachmann ushered the 105-room Chedi Andermatt onto the world stage as one of 2013’s most significant debuts, including recognition on Travel + Leisure’s It List and Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List.

Mario Gonzalez Martin has been appointed as Cruise Director at Alila Purnama

Spanish born Mario Gonzalez Martin takes the helm as Cruise Director for Alila Purnama, the group's first luxury handcrafted Phinisi. A man of many skills, Mario is an accomplished kite surfer, surfer and diver with extensive knowledge of dives sites across Indonesia and West Papua. In his new role, Mario will manage an experienced crew of 16 catering to a maximum of 10 guests as they sail on private charters.

Marco den Ouden has been appointed as General Manager at Alila Villas Soori

Marco arrived on the southwest coast of Bali from the shores of Maldives where he was previously General Manager of Huvafen Fushi. Starting his career in the late 1990s in his native Netherlands, the last 24 years have seen Marco build up a wealth of experience with brands including Holiday Inn and NH Hotels. From 2006-2009, Marco charted his own restaurant establishment, Coopvaert Rotterdam to become the city’s top three fine dining restaurants. He subsequently spread his wings to Asia, first taking on the role of International General Manager at Jin Jiang Hotel in Chengdu, then moving to Singapore as F&B Hospitality Consultant for the Les Amis Group.