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Stuart Derricott has been appointed as Director Of Business Development - UK and Ireland at Nor1 Inc.

Nor1, the leader in hospitality merchandising technology is proud to announce and welcome Stuart Derricott as Director of Business Development for UK and Ireland. Mr. Derricott will be responsible for expanding adoption of the Nor1 Pricing & Merchandising Intelligence Platform and developing and strengthening relationships with hotel groups and Hospitality Industry partners in the region.

Nor1
London, United Kingdom
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Fabio Gallo has been appointed as General Manager at Crowne Plaza London - Albert Embankment

Fabio Gallo established himself in the commercial area at companies including Forte & Le Meridien, The Grosvenor House, and The London Hilton on Park Lane. From there he conducted, as GM, the opening of The Baglioni London. He then continued to The Cadogan, where in five years he tripled profitability, increased staff retention and significantly improved service levels. In 2011 The Cadogan was awarded Best UK Boutique Hotel at the International Luxury Hotels Awards, under Fabio's general management in true testament to his skills.

IHG
London, United Kingdom
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Kirsten Cameron has been appointed as Director Of Revenue and Reservations at Crowne Plaza London - Albert Embankment

Kirsten joined the CPL-AE team on 22nd January from The Trafalgar St James where she had been working as Director of Revenue. Kirsten has a wealth of experience having worked for the Radisson Edwardian Hotel Group and the Thistle Hotel Group. For six years, she was at the Crowne Plaza Docklands, prior to joining The Trafalgar St James in May 2016. During her career, Kirsten was nominated for a number of awards and was shortlisted as 'Revenue Manager of the Year' at the 2015 Hotel Cateys as well as being nominated for a 'Special Achievement' award at the RBH awards in 2014. Crowne Plaza Docklands Manager of the year 2013. Short listed as Revenue Driving Employee at the BDL awards 2011. Nominated for an IHG Star Revenue Award 2011.

IHG
London, United Kingdom
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Ben Wilmot-Smith has been appointed as Director of Sales at Crowne Plaza London - Albert Embankment

Ben has a BSc Hons Degree from Oxford Brookes University in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Ben's career began with Hilton working in central London and then moving onto the pre-opening sales team of London Syon Park A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Followed by joining major hotel groups IHG and then onto Marriott where he worked within the National sales team. Prior to joining, he was Director of Sales at the Holiday Inn London Heathrow M4 Jct4.

IHG
London, United Kingdom
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Fabrizio Russo has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Crowne Plaza London - Albert Embankment

Fabrizio joined CPL-AE from The Milestone Hotel, where he spent the last five years as Director of Food & Beverage. Fabrizio began his career as a chef in Calabria and then moved on to the sector. During his career he has worked with Radisson Edwardian Hotels, occupying various positions within the areas of F&B for over seven years. Prior to that, he was the Director and Owner of his own restaurant, Lock, for five years before selling the restaurant and joining the Mercer Street Hotel as F&B Manager, before moving to The Milestone Hotel, where he established himself at the top end of the service delivery market.

IHG
London, United Kingdom
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Barry Sherwin has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel du Vin in Birmingham

Barry Sherwin has taken over the reins at Hotel du Vin in Church Street, replacing long-serving manager Tony Elvin who has left to run Touchwood shopping centre in Solihull. Mr Sherwin has 25 years of management experience in the hospitality industry, including stints running operations for restaurant brand Gusto and as managing director of hospitality management consultancy Thomas Crown Affairs.

Frasers
Birmingham, United Kingdom