Marriott International has appointed Zee Bassila as the new Multi-Property Hotel Manager for Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel and Aloft Dubai Creek. Bassila brings over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having held key roles across various regions, including Dubai, Beirut, Bahrain, Ukraine, and Canada.
Discover Airlines has announced the appointment of Marco Goetz as their new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective September 1, 2024. Goetz, who has been with the airline since its inception, brings extensive experience in the aviation industry, having held various management roles at Lufthansa Group prior to joining Discover Airlines. He will oversee all commercial operations, including revenue and network management, customer experience, and service.
Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok has appointed Jee Hoong Tan as its new Hotel Manager. Tan brings over 30 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry and a proven track record of success. His appointment is expected to further enhance the hotel’s commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining its reputation for excellence.
Satish Kumar, a distinguished officer from the Indian Railway Management Service, has been appointed as the Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board, making him the first person from the Scheduled Castes to hold this position. Kumar, a veteran with over 34 years of experience in the Indian Railways, previously served as the Member (Traction & Rolling Stock) at the Railway Board. His appointment is effective from September 1, 2023.
Dana Incorporated has appointed Craig Price as Senior Vice President and President of its Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems, effective September 1. Price, a 14-year Dana veteran, succeeds Jeroen Decleer, who sadly passed away earlier this month. Price brings extensive global expertise and a proven track record of success to the role.
Pyxus International, a global agricultural company, has appointed David Singer as its new senior vice president, chief legal officer, and secretary. Singer, who previously worked for Pyxus from 2018 to 2022, brings nearly 20 years of legal experience to the role. He will report to Pyxus President and CEO Pieter Sikkel and join the company’s executive management team.
Four Seasons Bengaluru has appointed Kazim Mehdi as its new Director of Food & Beverage. With over 18 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Mehdi brings extensive knowledge and expertise to the role, aiming to enhance the hotel’s already exceptional guest experiences.
Minor Hotels has announced the appointment of Richard Beh as Vice President Commercial – Asia, signaling a strategic move to strengthen its commercial operations across the region. With extensive experience in the hospitality industry and a strong track record in driving revenue growth, Beh will be instrumental in shaping Minor Hotels’ commercial strategy across Asia.
Starbucks has announced the appointment of Brian Niccol, CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, as its new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 9. Niccol’s appointment follows the immediate resignation of current CEO Laxman Narasimhan. Starbucks’ Chief Financial Officer, Rachel Ruggeri, will serve as interim CEO until Niccol takes over. Niccol’s successful leadership at Chipotle, marked by significant revenue growth, profit increases, and stock price appreciation, has led to investor optimism about his potential impact on Starbucks.
Preeti Sudan, a 1983 batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), effective August 1. Sudan, who previously served as the Union Food Secretary, is the second woman to hold this position. Her appointment comes after the resignation of Manoj Soni, the previous chairman, who stepped down citing personal reasons amidst controversies surrounding fake certificates used by candidates.
