Human Resources

📢 Switch Management Ltd, a Birmingham-based consultancy, appoints Sigita Pjampite as Regional Director of Sales, leveraging her decade-long experience in hospitality with past roles at Hilton and Marriott. Her focus will be on sales for the portfolio, including Park Regis Birmingham and the new sustainable aparthotel. Sigita aims to elevate the company's 'gold standard' services while managing a team of regional sales managers to support growth.

🍕 Kate Trumbull was promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer of Domino's Pizza Inc., effective Nov. 1. She joined the company in 2011 after working with Procter & Gamble. Trumbull has had various roles at Domino's, including Director of Loyalty and Vice President of Advertising, and was Senior Vice President and Chief Brand Officer since March 2023. She has driven key marketing campaigns and will continue to report to Joe Jordan while leading the international marketing team.

🍕 Kate Trumbull advanced to Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer at Domino's Pizza Inc. on Nov. 1. With a Domino's tenure since 2011 and a previous career at Procter & Gamble, Trumbull has ascended through roles like Director of Loyalty and Vice President of Advertising. Her recent position before promotion was Senior Vice President and Chief Brand Officer as of March 2023. Trumbull has led initiatives like Domino's Carryout Tips and the revamped Domino's Rewards, contributing to the company's global leadership in pizza.

🍕 Kate Trumbull promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer of Domino's Pizza Inc. effective Nov. 1. With a 13-year tenure at Domino's, Trumbull has led significant marketing initiatives, progressing from Program Leader to Senior Vice President and Chief Brand Officer in March 2023. Joe Jordan, President of U.S. and Global Services, praises Trumbull's strategic campaigns and impact on the brand's growth. Trumbull played a pivotal role in campaigns like Paving for Pizza and the loyalty program, contributing to Domino's rise to the No. 1 pizza company globally.

🏨 Marcus Hanna, with 25 years of experience, appointed COO of La Vie Hotels & Resorts, previously with Accor for 20 years. Duane Schroder promoted to Chief Growth Officer at Waterford Hotel Group, with 20 years at the company. Sandy Shen becomes VP at The Lux Collective, with 20+ years of experience. Joseph Zuziak named Director of Sales and Marketing at Hyatt Regency Irvine, with over 10 years in the industry. Ninoska Batista joins Outrigger Hospitality Group as Project Manager, bringing a decade of experience. Scenic Group opens APAC office in Singapore, appointing Constance Seck, Ally Grueter, and Quoc Huy To. George Vlachopoulos takes on GM role at Park Hyatt St. Kitts following a 20-year career. Mauricio Quezada Reyes becomes GM at Marquis Los Cabos after 15 years in the industry. Stephan Kapek joins Shangri-La Singapore as VP Operations and GM, with 30 years of experience, nearly 20 with Shangri-La Group.

📈 JLL's Hotels & Hospitality group added Carolina Bernal as senior director and Mackenzie Melikian as senior associate in NYC, focusing on hotel investment sales advisory. Bernal also joins the global hotel desk. Frasers Hospitality appointed Chew Hang Song as COO post-Mark Chan's retirement on September 30 and Ian Loe as managing director, technology and innovation. Outrigger Hospitality Group named Crystal Ho as EVP and CFO, succeeding Avery Aoki, and Craig A. Waterman as GM of Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. Other hospitality appointments include Tori McLaughlin at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, Frederic Vidal at Oetkar Collection, Jeff David at Six Senses La Sagesse, and Amit Kumar Prasad at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. Additionally, Adnan B. Virani joined HRI Hospitality as SVP of capital markets and investor relations.

🏨 Jennifer Clay, Vice President of Hotel Operations at Appellation, discusses hiring practices for General Managers on Oct. 3, 2024. Highlights include interview questions, key traits for success, and the value of downtime for recharging. Key interview insights are shared at 01:28 and 03:15, with a focus on the importance of disconnection at 04:14. Clay recommends sharing episodes for turning ideas into action within hospitality teams.

💰 Splendid Hospitality Group appoints Rachel Bulford as Chief Commercial Officer, joining its leadership team and Board of Directors. Bulford, with her experience as Director of Retail at Gatwick Airport and senior roles at Homebase and Burberry, aims to enhance commercial strategies for the company's hotels, restaurants, and care homes. She holds an MA from Cambridge and an MBA from Bayes Business School, and chaired the UK Travel Retail Forum from 2021 to 2023.

📆 Rob Rain joins OTO Development as CEO, replacing the late Corry Oakes and recently retired Todd Turner. Rain, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Bronze Star recipient, will drive growth and efficiency from Spartanburg, S.C. headquarters. Bill Ryan is now BWH Hotels' SVP and CTO, contributing 15 years of retail brand experience, reporting to President and CEO Larry Cuculic. Brent LeBlanc becomes EVP of Peachtree Group, bringing nearly 30 years of hospitality real estate experience. Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau adds four sales team members: Antonecia Sweeting-Monroe, Beverley Maycock, Felicia Joseph, and Sabrina Stubbs. Nina Hospitality appoints Julian Ding as Group Director of Finance and Michelle Chung as Group Head of Internal Control and Compliance. Other key appointments include Abigail Seanez at Caption by Hyatt Nashville, David Kopasz as Chief Hospitality Officer at Delaware North, Laurent Ebzant promoted within Park Hyatt New York, and Juliette Granon as Director of Communications at Rosewood São Paulo. New GMs announced: Ana Gorjão Henriques for Nekajui, Naowarat Arunkong for NH Bangkok Sukhumvit Boulevard, Rod Lapasin for Hotel Westland at Railspur, Brian Koenitzer for Hilton Richmond Downtown, Aaron Osborne for Hyatt Centric French Quarter, Brian Kent for Caption by Hyatt Nashville, and Liz Martinez