Here is a roundup of people recently on the move:
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has appointed Michael Andrew vice president and general counsel. Andrew most recently was senior vice president and deputy general counsel for Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.
Michael Belot has been named general manager of Destination Kohler in Kohler, Wisconsin. Belot most recently was director of the 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club in Chicago.
Silvia Brighenti has been named director of sales and marketing at Hotel Amigo Brussels. Brighenti most recently was director of sales and marketing at Sheraton Rhodes Resort.
The Heathman Hotel in Portland, Oregon, has hired Nathan Carlson as senior sales manager. Carlson most recently was a preferred corporate/sports teams sales manager at Portland’s Benson Hotel.
Douglas Chang has been named general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. Chang most recently was general manager of The Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, Kapalua Bay, Maui.
Erik de Wit has been appointed general manager of the Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam. De Wit previously was general manager of The Manhattan Hotel, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California, has named Chaya Donne director of sales & marketing. Donne previously served as director of sales and marketing for HEI Hotels and Resorts in San Diego.
Kenny Hunsberger has been appointed executive chef at Loews Don CeSar in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Hunsberger previously was the resort’s executive sous chef.
Hospitality Ventures Management Group, Atlanta, has named Richard Jones senior vice president and chief operating officer. Jones was most recently chief operating officer for Portman Holdings, Atlanta.
Zaher Kassir has been named director of sales and marketing at Corintha Hotel Khartoum, Sudan. Kassir previously was director of sales at Hilton Beirut.
James Montgomery has been appointed general manager of the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront on Lake Ray Hubbard. Montgomery most recently served as regional director of operations for the Gateway Hospitality Group.
Dan Nadeau has been named general manager of Washington Marriott Marquis, opening in spring 2014. Nadeau was most recently general manager of the Washington Marriott Wardman Park, Washington D.C.
Darren Nicholas has been named director of food and beverage for Hotel Contessa in San Antonio, Texas. Nicholas was most recently the director of food and beverage for the Heathman Hotel in Kirkland, Washington.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has appointed Brett Orlando regional director of operations for the brand’s three South Florida hotels — the Epic in downtown Miami, Surfcomber Miami, South Beach, and Vero Beach Hotel & Spa. Orlando most recently was Epic’s general manager.
Christian Rassinoux has been appointed executive chef at The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Florida. Most recently, Rassinoux served as the executive chef at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Alexandra Ridgway has been named director of sales and marketing at Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa in Denarau Island, Fiji. Ridgway previously was acting general manager of the Fraser Suites in Sydney.
Philippe Spagnol has been named general manager of Hotel Amigo Brussels. Spagnol most recently was general manager of the Lapa Palace in Lisbon.
Aaron Wright has been named director of operations for the Washington Marriott in Washington, D.C. Wright most recently was director of hotel operations at the Bethesda Suites Marriott.
