Carlson Rezidor names new China operations VP
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Gary Ye as new China operations chief.
Ye takes the helm next month as vice president, operations, China and will be based in Carlson’s Shanghai office.
Ye is tasked with driving revenue, brand compliance and owner, employee and guest engagement.
During a long hospitality career, he held senior positions at Hilton, InterContinental Hotels Group, Greater China and SkySea Cruise Line.
"Gary’s vast experience in operations, marketing and quality assurance will play an integral role in continuing to strengthen and build our capabilities enabling us to further drive our growth strategy in China," said Robert Chessen, interim president, Asia Pacific.
"As the company accelerates our China portfolio growth, we are confident that he will be a great asset to our overall leadership team with his profound knowledge of the China market."
The company is now majority owned by China’s HNA Tourism Group.
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