Rezidor Extends Kurt Ritter’s Contract

The Board of Directors of the Rezidor Hotel Group has extended Kurt Ritter’s employment agreement past its current expiration date of February 2012 for a period of three years.

Kurt Ritter became Rezidor’s President & CEO in 1989 and brought the group’s portfolio of hotels in operation and under development to more than 400 properties with almost 90,000 rooms across Europe, Middle East & Africa.

“Kurt Ritter has played a critical role in making Rezidor what it is today,” said Hubert Joly, who was elected Chairman of Rezidor’s Board of Directors at last week’s Annual General Meeting. “Kurt’s leadership will be key to drive the profitable growth of Rezidor over the next several years, including by leveraging the combined strengths of Rezidor and Carlson.” 

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