Gerald Lampaert Appointed VP of Information Technology for Benchmark Hospitality
Brad Hayden, Benchmark's chief financial officer, made the announcement. Mr. Lampaert will be based in Benchmark's Home Office in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston
June 3, 2013 - Benchmark Hospitality International has appointed Gerald Lampaert vice president of information technology. Brad Hayden, Benchmark's chief financial officer, made the announcement. Mr. Lampaert will be based in Benchmark's Home Office in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston.
Gerald Lampaert appointed VP of Information Technology for Benchmark Hospitality"It is indeed a pleasure to welcome Gerald to Benchmark Hospitality International," said Mr. Hayden. "As Benchmark continues its growth trajectory and expands internationally, Gerald's global experience in information systems and his remarkable command of six languages will be a tremendous asset to our company."
Gerald Lampaert comes to Benchmark Hospitality with a diverse and highly successful career in Information Technology. In addition to holding senior management positions for global organizations, he has launched his own companies specializing in information technology, most recently Hospitality Technology Services, an IT consulting firm with clients in multiple countries.
Mr. Lampaert has previously served as vice president of global information technology for Dolce Hotels and Resorts, supporting multiple properties domestically and in Europe and operating out of offices in New York and Paris. He has also held the position of director of information technology Continental Europe for the UK-based Millennium & Copthorne Hotels.
Earlier in his career, Gerald Lampaert was director of information technology for signature properties in France. These included the L'Imperial Palace in Annecy and Disneyland Resorts Paris.
Mr. Lampaert is a native of Belgium, and brings to his new position a unique international perspective. He is fluent in six languages and is a graduate of the Institut Saint Joseph, Bruxelles, Belgium, where he earned a degree in sociology and economics. He is relocating to The Woodlands.
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