Orascom Development Holding AG
Orascom Development further strengthens its hotel management team
Orascom Development Holding AG / Key word(s): Change of Personnel Press Release Orascom Development further strengthens its hotel management team Orascom Development appoints three internationally recognized hospitality experts as Senior Directors for its hotel management team. In their new roles, Jens Freise (37), Thomas Zielke (55) and Joachim Schmitt (51) will report to Claude Chesnais, Head of the Hotel Segment, effectively as of the second quarter of 2012. Altdorf/Cairo, 13 April 2012 – Orascom Development announces the appointment of three internationally recognized hospitality experts for its hotel segment. In their new roles, Jens Freise, Thomas Zielke and Joachim Schmitt will report to Claude Chesnais, Head of the Hotel Segment. Jens Freise (37), German national, will head the sales and marketing department of the hotel segment. He has more than 15 years experience in the hotel industry working for some of the world's most renowned hotel operators such as HMS International Hotel GmbH and Kempinski. In his previous functions, Jens Freise was responsible for hotel operations in Germany, Egypt, Turkey, Spain and China. Thomas Zielke (55), German national, will be in charge of the business development activities of the hotel segment. In his role, he will support Julien Renaud-Perret, Chief Development Officer at Orascom Development. Thomas Zielke is a graduate of Cornell University, USA and has over 30 years experience with international hotel companies, including 17 years with the Maritim Hotel Group. Joachim Schmitt (51), German national, will focus on the hotel operations. Joachim Schmitt has about 30 years of experience in the hospitality sector, specifically within food and beverage. He previously worked for renowned hotel and hospitality consultancy chains including Four Seasons, Kempinski, Oberoi and HMS International Hotel GmbH. 'Our Hotel segment is an integral part of our business model and it is a great achievement for us to welcome these three respected industry experts in our team' said Dr. Gerhard Niesslein, CEO of Orascom Development.
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Language: | English | |
Company: | Orascom Development Holding AG | |
Gotthardstraße 12 | ||
6460 Altdorf | ||
Switzerland | ||
Phone: | +41 41 874 17 11 | |
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E-mail: | ir@orascomdh.com | |
Internet: | www.orascomdh.com | |
ISIN: | CH0038285679 | |
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