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General Managers

Bernard Chênevert

DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal
Employed since 2008

Background

Degree from Lausanne Hotel Management School. More than 15 years’ experience of the hotel industry, including the repositioning of hotels. Led W Montreal to Hotel of the Year Worldwide in 2007.

DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal
Number of rooms: 595
Operator/brand: Pandox/Hilton

Willem van der Zee

The Hotel Brussels
Employed since 2022

Background

Seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry with a track record of leadership and strategic management. Over the years he has assisted leading global hospitality and travel companies in optimising vital functions like Operations and Asset Management. As a pragmatic decision-maker, he injects passion and perseverance to achieve goals.

The Hotel Brussels, Belgium
Number of rooms: 420
Operator/brand: Pandox/Independent

Jan Henningsen

Hotel Berlin, Berlin
Employed since 2022

Background

Solid track record for innovative leadership and a strong focus on guest experience having worked with some of the world’s best-known hotel brands and companies both in Europe and in the US.

Hotel Berlin, Berlin
Number of rooms: 701
Operator/brand: Pandox/Independent

Angelika Zupanc

Radisson Blu Bremen
Employed since 2020

Background

30 years of experience within the international hospitality industry with a strong commercial background. Long history with Hilton, holding several leading positions in Sales and Business Development, successfully repositioning the Hilton Ankara after an extensive  renovation. Leading the Hilton Nuremberg and the Hilton Bonn before joining Pandox.

Aiming for a hotel with minimized footprint driven by a mindful team.

Radisson Blu Bremen
Number of rooms: 235
Operator/Brand: Pandox/Radisson Blu

Tineke de Wit

DoubleTree by Hilton Brussels City
Employee since 2023

Background

Tineke de Wit embarked on her hospitality journey with a degree from Hotelschool The Hague, Netherlands. She gained early operational experience at Kempinski hotels in Germany and Hungary before a successful tenure with Radisson Hotel Group in Germany and Belgium.

Notably, Tineke excelled in pre-opening and opening managed Park Inn hotels in Belgium, showcasing her leadership and strategic skills. Renowned for her people-centered approach, she became a master trainer in sustainability and people development courses.

In her latest role as Cluster General Manager of two premier properties, Tineke's leadership thrived. Outside work, she relishes family time, companionship with her dogs, and horseback riding—a true reflection of her vibrant life.

DoubleTree by Hilton Brussels City
Number of rooms: 354
Operator/brand: Pandox/DoubleTree

Jan-Patrick Krüger

Radisson Blu Dortmund

Background

After a commercial background he was General Manager of several hotel, including for Hotel Berlin Berlin from 2013 to 2020. Jan-Patrick currently holds the dual position of Regional Managing Director for Germany and General Manager for Radisson Dortmund Hotel. His educational foundation includes studies at Cornell University, underscoring his commitment to excellence in the dynamic hospitality industry. 

Radisson Blu Dortmund
Number of rooms: 190
Operator/brand: Pandox/Radisson Blu

Christian Schmidt

Holiday Inn Lübeck
Employed since 2019

Background

A highly driven hospitality management specialist with several years of professional experience within some of the leading international hotel company´s like Thomas Cook, Marriott, Accor and Intercontinental Hotels Group. Has held several leading positions in rooms-operations and revenue management. Most recent position was General Manager for the Holiday Inn Dusseldorf Hafen in Germany where he was responsible for a brand change from Mercure (Accor) to Holiday Inn (IHG). 

Holiday Inn Lübeck
Number of rooms: 159
Operator/brand: Pandox/Holiday Inn

Elena Drozd

Hotel Indigo Brussels - City
Employed since 2022

Background

Degree from Hotel Institute Montreux. More than 15 years’ experience of the hotel industry in different countries such as Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan and now in Belgium with such international hotel brands as: Hyatt, The Leading Hotels of the World, Marriott, Accor, IHG.  Created a hospitality training company with focus on service and sales trainings and couching of the staff. Fond of traveling and discovering the world and people.

Hotel Indigo Brussels - City
Number of rooms: 284
Operator/brand: Pandox/Indigo

Ellen Deboeck

Hilton Brussels Grand Place
Employed since 2019

Background

Bachelor Degree Hotel school Erasmus, Belgium and completed studies of Tourism Destination Management at the George Washington University. Over 20 years’ experience in the International Hotel& Leisure industry such as Sandals Resorts Intl in the Caribbean, Intercontinental (Crowne Plaza) in Belgium & UK and Martins Hotels in Belgium. With an extensive operational background in upscale & luxury hotels/resorts, repositioning and rebranding of numerous properties. 

Hilton Brussels Grand Place
Number of rooms: 224
Operator/brand: Pandox/Hilton

Nina Peltola

Hotel Korpilampi, Espoo/Helsinki
Employed since 2011

Background

Many years experience of Travel and Tourism Industry. Most recent position; Sales and Marketing Manager at hotel Korpilampi. Before as Sales Manager for Sokos- and Radisson Blu Hotels in Finland. 1987-2001 Sales Manager at Viking Line, 2001-2006 Sales Manager at Tallink Finland.

Hotel Korpilampi, Espoo/Helsinki
Number of rooms: 151
Operator/brand: Pandox/independent

Richard Lee

Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow Airport
Employed since 2018

Background

Previous experience as General Manager with Accor, Hilton and Jurys Inn. Holds a Degree and Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Management from Birmingham University and is an alumni of the Cornell General Managers Program. Richard is Chair of the Heathrow Hoteliers Association, a St Julian’s Scholar and Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality in the UK.

Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow Airport
Number of rooms: 364
Operator/brand: Pandox/Hilton

Thomas Bagger

Hotel Mayfair Copenhagen
Employeed since 2020

Background

15 years of experience in hospitality, working for Choice Hotels, Pandox and Meininger Hotels. Second time working for Pandox, after developing and opening Urban House in 2015, which was then leased out to Meininger Hotels. Continued as Regional Manager for Meininger Hotels for 3 years, with hotels in London, Milan & Rome, until he joined Pandox again in 2020 to manage Hotel Mayfair and Hotel TwentySeven.

Hotel Mayfair
Number of rooms: 203 &
Operator/brand: Pandox/Pandox

Evangelos Cambouris

Holiday Inn Brussels Airport
Employed since 2018

Background

Bachelor degree in Hotel management School Namur, Belgium. Over 18 years experience within the hospitality industry such as IHG and Accor Hotels. Operational background at international brands such as Crowne Plaza, Ibis and Holiday Inn. He previously worked as Maitre de Maison of Hotel Hubert as part of Pandox Leadership Development program.

Holiday Inn Brussels Airport
Number of rooms: 310
Operator/brand: Pandox/Holiday Inn

Sander de Jong

Novotel den Haag World Forum
Employed since 2021

Background

Bachelor degree in hotel- and event management from TIO Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Over 18 year of experience in the international hospitality industry working for several hotel chains like Van der Valk, Fletcher, Carlton, Dorint, Hilton and Eden with the most recent project doing an extensive renovation of a resort in the Caribbean. After that started at Accor in 2020 in Rotterdam and moved to the Novotel The Hague World Forum in 2021 joining Pandox.

Novotel den Haag World Forum
Number of rooms: 216
Operator/brand: Pandox/Novotel

Hina Rubbani

Radisson Blu Glasgow

Background

Hina has demonstrated extensive experience and a progressive career within the Radisson Hotel Group, showcasing leadership roles in different locations and capacities. The roles encompass responsibilities in operations, management, and sales & marketing within the hospitality sector.

Radisson Blu Glasgow
Number of rooms: 247
Operator/brand: Pandox/Radisson

Alistair Campbell

The Queens Hotel, Leeds
Employed since 2023

Background

Alistair started working in hospitality at the age of 18 as a part time barman with Stakis Hotels. Since then he has had the opportunity to work for some incredible Hotel companies like Thistle, Hilton, IHG and Radisson to name but a few. He successfully led the Park inn by Radisson Glasgow, Radisson Manchester City Centre and the Radisson’s flagship property at Manchester Airport as a GM. He is now the proud GM of the Queens Hotel in Leeds repositioning this Iconic City Centre property after a 16m refurbishment in 2021.

The Queens Hotel, Leeds
Number of rooms: 232
Operator/brand: Axiom Hospitality / Independent

Federico Palazzesi

Novotel Hannover
Employed since 2023

Background

Federico was born within the hotel branch as his father owned a small hotel business in the very heart of Rome. During his career he gained experience in different chains within 4 and 5L stars like Holiday Inn, Queens Hotels, Rocco Forte and Leonardo Hotels. In his previous position he led Leonardo Hotel in Wolfsburg, the Volkswagen home, where he stayed as a General Manager for 7 years.

Novotel Hannover
Number of rooms:
 205
Operator/brand: Grape Hospitality / Novotel

Mark Walker

Hilton Belfast

Backgrund

Completed a HND in Hotel Management at Westminster College in London and has availed of further learning programmes at Lausanne and Cornell over the years since. A professional hotelier with over 36 years of Hospitality experience which includes 29 years in General Manager and Area General Manager positions with Stakis and Hilton(since 2001) Hotels across the UK and Ireland. Currently leading the team at the Hilton Hotel in Belfast following a £10M refurbishment in 2020.  Mark has been chairman of the Belfast hoteliers for many years along with being on the board of the Northern Ireland Hotels Federation. Key to achieving excellent results over the years has been a people centered approach and building experienced teams.

Hilton Belfast
Number of rooms:
 202
Operator/brand: Axiom Hospitality/Hilton

Brady Smith

DoubleTree by Hilton Bath

Background

Brady has worked within the hospitality industry since being a teenager. During his career, Brady has worked across multi departments within 4/5* hotels (UK) for global brands Marriott, IHG & Hilton. He successfully oversaw the opening of a new 169 bed luxury hotel in Cardiff, Wales as General Manager before moving to oversee the Doubletree by Hilton Bath. Brady is very passionate about inspiring performance throughout the hotel team. Establishing a reputation as a leader who can navigate the ever-evolving expectations of the hospitality experience.

DoubleTree by Hilton Bath
Antal rum:
 176
Operatör/varumärke: Axiom Hospitality / Hilton