Alan Darr Appointed Corporate Director, Human Resources and Support, Asia Pacific
WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, HAWAII - July 31, 2014 - Outrigger Enterprises Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Darr to corporate director, human resources and support, Asia Pacific.
Darr will provide the strategic planning, direction and administration of the human resources function for the Asia-Pacific region, which includes Australia, Fiji, Thailand and Mauritius.
His other areas of focus include staffing and recruitment, human resources administration, recognition and motivation, benefits, compensation and payroll, and implementation of global HR initiatives, programs and policies in partnership with the company's corporate offices.
Darr was most recently human resources consultant for Artyzen Hospitality in Hong Kong and previously worked with Shangri-La Hotels, first as director of resourcing and organisational development and then as vice president of human resources.
Prior to Shangri-La, Darr held roles with Genworth Financial as an HR manager for Southern Europe and also London. He originally came to Europe while working with Intercontinental Hotels (IHG), where he began his career in hospitality HR. He worked for IHG for almost nine years and held various roles located in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; and London serving as employee relations specialist, HR business partner for North America and director of HR for UK/Europe, respectively. Darr holds a Master of Science degree in human resources from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science degree from North Carolina State University.
About Outrigger Enterprises Group
Outrigger Enterprises Group is one of the largest and fastest growing privately-held leisure lodging, retail and hospitality companies operating in the Asia-Pacific, Oceania and Indian Ocean regions. As part of its unique hospitality offering, the values-based company extends exceptional hospitality and authentic cultural experiences, incorporating local traditions and customs into the guest experience at each of its properties worldwide. Guided by more than 67 years of family leadership, Outrigger runs a highly-successful, multi-branded portfolio of hotels, condominiums and vacation resort properties, including Outrigger® Resorts, OHANA® Hotels and Resorts, Embassy Suites®, Holiday Inn®, Best Western®, Wyndham Vacation Ownership® and Hilton Grand VacationsTM. Currently, Outrigger operates and/or has under development 44 properties with approximately 11,000 rooms located in Hawaii; Australia; Guam; Fiji; Thailand; Mauritius, Vietnam; and Hainan Island, China. For on-line information, log on at www.outriggerenterprisesgroup.com and www.outrigger.com.
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North America:
Nancy Daniels, APR, Director of PR
Outrigger Enterprises Group
Ph: 808-921-6839
Email: [email protected]
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