Langham International Appoints First CEO
MARCH 12, 2009 - The appointment and promotion of Mr Brett Butcher to Chief Executive Officer will propel luxury hotel operator, Langham Hotels International (LHI), to the next stage of its already impressive growth cycle.
Dr K S Lo, Chairman of Langham Hotels International said: "Brett Butcher has been with LHI for seven years helping to steer the Langham brands to their current level of recognition and success. He has blended innovative marketing with world-class brand management and operational excellence through total quality management. In his new role as CEO, Brett's responsibilities will be broadened to include driving the company's overall direction and strategies engaged on quality and sustainable
growth."
Mr Butcher will lead LHI in focussing on an ever-expanding pipeline of quality hotel properties that already circles the globe. This planned growth will deliver Langham Hotels more than 30 operating Hotels within the next five years.
Mr Butcher will continue the company's focus on Total Quality Management leading to accredited status in all properties while building a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
"My goal is ensure The Langham's 140 year history of enchantment and romance develops and continues to position our Hotel portfolio as global icons of hospitality.
We have a duty of guardianship with these incredible hotels and my role is inspiring our talented colleagues to evolve and strengthen our service knowing our guests intimately and building great memories.
"By focussing our strategy on Total Quality Management and marketing excellence, we have an incredible opportunity to reinforce our brands as aspirational luxury household names," he added. Mr Butcher's international hospitality management experience spans 30 years, covering roles in Asia and the Pacific, to the USA. He has held senior executive hospitality management positions with various hotel groups, overseeing operations, sales and marketing, and hotel development roles. For the past seven years, Mr Butcher has held several senior roles within Langham Hotels International including those of Senior Vice President - Sales & Marketing, Senior Vice President - Brands, as well as Senior Vice President - Langham Place Operations. He was also the Managing Director of Langham Place, Mongkok, Hong Kong overseeing the opening and initial operation of this successful Hotel.
Mr Butcher is an Australian national and holds a Bachelor of Business Degree (Hospitality Management).
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
