Carlson Rezidor names new Asia Pacific president
Global hotel group Carlson Rezidor has announced the appointment of Katerina Giannoukaas as new Asia Pacific president.
Reporting to Carlson Hotels Inc CEO John Kidd, Giannoukaas will be based at Asia Pacific HQ in Singapore.
She leads the Asia Pacific executive committee and all corporate offices in the region including Shanghai and Delhi.
"Asia Pacific is a key growth engine for Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group as we expand our presence and develop our successes," said Kidd.
"Katerina’s dynamic and energetic leadership experience, complemented with business intelligence and a tenacious work ethic, are testament to her accomplishments in Asia Pacific and EMEA."
Before joining Carlson Rezidor, she was development head for Asia Pacific and China at Rosewood Hotel Group, and held leadership roles with Starwood Hotels & Resorts and HVS.
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