Bangkok--2 Mar--ScottAsia Communications
Darren Edmonstone, Senior Vice President, Asia, of Outrigger Enterprises Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Cowan as Vice President Operations and Projects, Asia.
In this new position effective February 1, 2009, Mr Cowan will be responsible for Outrigger's operational management and project development throughout Asia. He will play a significant role in helping drive Outrigger's expansion across the region. Mr Cowan will also help maintain the integrity of the Outrigger brand in Asia with a focus on new ground-up developments involving hotel and residential properties in targeted Asian resort destinations.
Mr Edmonstone said: "As part of Outrigger's expansion in Asia, Michael will also be responsible for the critical planning of future openings of new Outrigger properties in Asia, staff recruitment, retention, and the quality and standards compliance of all properties. With his immense experience of Asia, Michael will play a vital role in Outrigger's growth in the region."
Mr Cowan, an Australian national, has 20 years' hotel experience in Asia. He has held senior executive positions at hotels in Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, China, Maldives, Malaysia and Australia. Mr Cowan has worked with hotel companies such as Banyan Tree, Hyatt International, Renaissance and Ramada.
Prior to joining Outrigger, Mr Cowan was a director of the Phuket-based hospitality consultancy company C9 Hotelworks. At C9 Hotelworks he oversaw the planning of numerous mixed-use developments, conducted evaluations of existing hotel operations and carried out numerous audits and project feasibility studies.
His Asian hotel industry experience includes a particular focus on developing mixed use resort and residential projects from design to completion and operation.
Photographs
Editors can download high resolution images of Mr Michael Cowan and other senior Outrigger executives at: http://scottasia.net/2008/serenity/press/index.htm
Further information:
Outrigger Hotels (Thailand) Ltd
Plaza Del Mar
1 Pasak-Koktanod Rd, Suite 119
Cherngtalay Sub-district, Thalang
Phuket 83110
Thailand
T. (+66) 76 318-230/1
F. (+66) 76 318-232
E. [email protected]
www.outrigger.com
About Outrigger Enterprises Group
Outrigger Enterprises Group is one of the largest and fastest-growing, privately-held hospitality companies in Asia Pacific. Outrigger specializes in managing highly-competitive, culturally-sensitive hotels and resorts. Outrigger is also a developer of lodging, retail, and entertainment venues in key leisure destinations. It is an expert in managing full service hotels, condominium resorts, time-share resorts and resort retail. Outrigger Enterprises Group is known for visionary management, strong corporate values, fair and ethical business practices, a true passion for treating its employees well, and a commitment to enriching the many communities in which it operates. www.outriggerenterprisesgroup.com.
Outrigger media contact in Asia
Ken Scott
ScottAsia Communications
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Outrigger Enterprises Group media contact (Hawaii)
Nancy Daniels, APR
Director of Public Relations
T. (808) 921-6839
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