NEW APPOINTMENTS AT GRAND STANFORD INTER-CONTINENTAL HONG KONG

Grand Stanford Inter-Continental Hong Kong has announced the following senior appointments,

Mrs Christine Sng Mechtler has been appointed Director of Marketing accountable for Marketing, Sales and Communications functions reporting directly to the General Manager. Born in Singapore and educated in both Singapore and the United States of America, Mrs Mechtler’s career history includes 7 years experience with Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts and 7 years with The Westin Stamford & Westin Plaza Singapore. Her previous position was two years as Director of Marketing at Kowloon Shangri-La. Prior to that, Mrs Mechtler spent five years at the Corporate Offices of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts where she was responsible for the group’s partnership marketing efforts, implementing marketing programmes and the launch of Golden Circle (the current group-wide loyalty programme). Her experience at The Westin Stamford & Westin Plaza spanned all major divisions from Operations to Finance and Marketing.

Ms Sharon Garrett has been appointed Director of Communications and will be responsible for Public Relations, Sponsorship, Advertising and Promotions. Prior to joining Grand Stanford Inter-Continental Hong Kong, Ms Garrett was responsible for the group Public Relations activities of Jumeirah International’s properties in Dubai. Born and educated in Australia, Ms Garrett’s background includes worldwide hotel experience (both independent properties and hotel chains), freelance writing and international sporting events.

Mrs Stella Chow has been appointed as Director of Sales for Grand Stanford Inter-Continental Hong Kong. Mrs Chow brings with her more than 13 years experience in Sales with Hyatt Regency Hong Kong. Born in Hong Kong, Mrs Chow was educated in the United States of America and has experience with global brands such as Marriott and Holiday Inn.

Mr Mark Wesson has been appointed Director of Revenue Management for both Grand Stanford Inter-Continental Hong Kong and Hotel Inter-Continental Hong Kong. Mr Wesson has more than sixteen years experience in the hotel industry. He has held senior management positions at regional office and hotel levels, in finance, marketing and operations with Starwood and Pan Pacific hotels in Australia, New Zealand, China, and Asia-Pacific. Mr Wesson will work closely with both hotels’ General Managers and Directors of Sales and Marketing to maximise revenue opportunities and operational efficiency.

Ms Lina Lo has been appointed Reservations Manager for Grand Stanford Inter-Continental Hong Kong. Prior to joining the hotel Ms Lo was Reservations Manager of the Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai. Her background includes hotel training in Switzerland, tertiary studies in the United States of America and experience gained in positions with Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, Shangri-La Shenzhen and The Conrad Hong Kong.