Executive Appointments @ Anantara

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has made the following key appointments to expand and strengthen the sales and marketing teams across the region:

Ms. Meg Evans has been appointed to the position of Area Director of Sales & Marketing for all Anantara hotels and resorts in Thailand. She transfers her skills from an illustrious 13 year career with Marriott, during which time Ms Evans accrued multiple awards in recognition of her leadership achievements. Accolades included the Marriott International Global Cluster Sales Leader Award in 2006, as well as the International Sales & Catering Team of the Year and International Special Achievement Award in 2000. Meg joins Anantara from her most recent position as Marriott Country Director of Marketing for Jordan.

Ms. Maneeporn Koatkhao takes up the role of Area Director of Sales MICE, Thailand. Bringing with her over five years experience in sales, marketing and operations for five star international hotel chains, Miss Koatkhao has enjoyed director roles with the Conrad Bangkok and Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok.

Anantara has also appointed Ms. Kamutporn Chaiwong as Director of Sales & Marketing for Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa, having served in hospitality, operational and sales leadership roles for over 15 years with continued success. Following various managerial sales positions for Sheraton Grand Sukhumvit Bangkok and InterContinental & Holiday Inn Bangkok, her most recent role was Director of Sales for VIE Hotel Bangkok and V Villas Hua Hin.

Anantara also welcomes Ms. Aticha Pasaprates as Director of Sales & Marketing for Rasananda Resort & Spa Phangan, which will join the Anantara family in November 2011. Ms Pasaprate’s 10 year hotel career has included sales and marketing roles with Marriott International London, the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok, Plaza Athénée Bangkok and Le Méridien Angkor. Aticha joins Anantara from InterContinental Hotel Group where she held senior Marketing and communication roles overseeing Thailand and the Maldives.

Ms. Benjawan Meksakul joins Anantara as Director of Sales & Marketing for Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa from her previous role as Director of Sales & Marketing at Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort. Ms. Meksakul brings with her a wealth of sales experience from senior roles held with Sheraton, Banyan Tree and Movenpick.

Anantara’s new Director of Sales & Marketing for Anantara Mui Ne, Vietnam, Mr. Zosimo Jimeno, boasts a 16 year career characterised by commended performance in sales and marketing. Prior to joining Anantara, he held the position of Marketing Instructor for BrainBox in Ho Chi Minh City as well as senior sales roles for Victoria Hotels & Resorts in Vietnam.

Mr. Gary Ge has been appointed Director of Sales & Marketing for Anantara Xishuangbanna in Yunnan Province, China. Prior to joining Anantara, Mr. Ge was Director of Sales & Marketing for Golden Tulip Ashar Suites City Centre Shanghai.

Ms. Benjaporn Magroodtong takes on the role of Director of Sales overseeing Wholesale for Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas. Ms Magroodtong joins Anantara from the Pullman Bangkok where she held the position of Director of Sales for the last three years.

Ms Tabatha Ramsay, VP Sales for Anantara said, “This is an extremely exciting time for Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas as we are bringing many new properties online. I firmly believe that our sales team has been greatly enhanced by these new appointments and is well positioned to take advantage of improving market conditions.”

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