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Amarinder Sadana has been appointed as Director of Business Development at DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru

Having worked in Malaysia since 2012, Sadana draws from more than 11 years of international Hospitality experience across hotel operations, revenue management and sales in notable companies, including Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Lemontree Hotels & Resorts and The Carlson Group of Hotels. As Director of Business Development at Doubletree by Hilton, he is responsible for building the DoubleTree by Hilton marque through the brand’s latest venture into Johor Bahru, Malaysia, while ensuring guests’ experience are at the utmost levels. He is also tasked with forging and maintaining effective partnerships between the brand and entities in and around Johor Bahru, such as Legoland and Iskandar Malaysia.

Hilton
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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Freddie Coleman has been appointed as Director of Operations at DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru

Originating from Sabah, Coleman carries with him more than 20 years of hotel management experience under his belt. He was the Director of Operations and Director of Food & Beverage at Thistle Johor Bahru prior to his appointment at DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru, where he is tasked with leading and strategizing various operational activities and will also focus on new business development opportunities. “This is a great opportunity for me to helm the Operations team and will strive to achieve the highest possible guest satisfaction and brand image,” said Freddie, who holds Master Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management in 2012 from Gibaran Graduate School of Business in Australia.

Hilton
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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Simon McGrath has been appointed as General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru

Hilton Worldwide and DoubleTree by Hilton announced the appointment of industry veteran Simon McGrath as the General Manager of their second DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Malaysia. The DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru is scheduled to open its doors in July 2014. McGrath, who was instrumental in the rebranding of DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Phuket - Surin Beach in Thailand, brings over three decades of experience in the international hospitality industry. He has held several senior management roles with prominent hospitality brands in many countries around the globe including Australia, New Zealand, Vanuatu, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia. “I am honoured and excited to lead DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru and look forward to serving as the captain of a new team to further build on Doubletree by Hilton’s presence in Malaysia after a successful entry in Kuala Lumpur,” said McGrath on his appointment. McGrath is also the former Vice President of Tourism Accommodation Australia (2011 -2012)

Hilton
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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Jacqueline Albert Pensyl has been appointed as Director of Sales at Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur

Jacqueline started her career with Sutera Harbour Resort in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. She has also worked for Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah and at the National Sales Office of Shangri-La’s Hotels and Resorts, Malaysia. Her portfolio also includes senior attachments with Holiday Inn Resort Penang, Melia Kuala Lumpur and most recently with Ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur Cheras. Jacqueline has significant experience in the hospitality industry with a focus on sales. Her overall strengths and passion for building relationships will be essential to the ongoing success of the 319-room Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur, which is scheduled to soft open on 23 April 2014. In her current capacity, Jacq as she is fondly known as, will be in charge of the entire sales and marketing team, building relationships and assessing the needs of local businesses, working with the general manager to facilitate marketing efforts and overseeing sales efforts that assure the success of the hotel.

Dorsett
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia