Executive Movements at Marco Polo in Hong Kong

Marco Polo Hotels has confirmed that after more than 17 years with the company, Mr John Girard, General Manager & Area Director of Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel will be retiring from the company to pursue other interests. His last working day with Marco Polo will be July 15, 2009.

“John has made a significant contribution to the success of Marco Polo hotels in Hong Kong and he’ll be missed. On behalf of the Management, we express our heartfelt gratitude for his invaluable contribution and wish him the very best in the future,” said Mr Steve Kleinschmidt, President of Marco Polo Hotels.

Mr Mark Heywood has been appointed as General Manager of the Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel.

Mr Heywood, who joined the company on May 5, 2009, has a wealth of experience in the hospitality sector and has spent his entire career in Asia, primarily with Shangri-la Hotels & Resorts. His most recent posts were as General Manager of the Shangri-la Qingdao in China and the Kowloon Shangri-la in Hong Kong.

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