Willem Pentermann joins Absolute Hotel Services as RMD Indochina

Absolute Hotel Services has appointed Willem Pentermann as Regional Managing Director Indochina based in the Hanoi office. The appointment is effective 1 January 2010.

Willem Pentermann, a 23 year hospitality veteran, began his career in 1986 in food and beverage operations. He worked up through the ranks where he ended up with the executive assistant manager position in 1996 at The Landmark Bangkok for two years before joining The Heritage Club Bangkok as general manager, also for two years. He was also general manager of The British Club Bangkok before moving on to pursue new opportunity in Manila, Philippines as general manager of Tower Club and then in New Zealand as the same position at the luxury Huka Lodge. Prior to joining Absolute Hotel Services as the regional director Indochina, he was director development of Palmerston Hotels & Resorts in Japan.

“Willem will be represents an integral part of our expansions of U Hotels & Resorts Brand as well as Eastin Hotels & Residences and will allow Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) to operate more effectively and efficiently in Indochina heading a team with local resources who have in-depth knowledge of the market backed up with the support from Absolute Hotel Services Corporate office in Thailand” said Jonathan Wigley, CEO of Absolute Hotel Services Co. Ltd.

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