The Honourable Order of International Hotel General Managers Appoints CEO

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. March 09, 2016

The newly launched Honourable Order of International Hotel General Managers (HOIHGm) has announced the appointment of John Cameron as Chief Executive Officer. An experienced hospitality executive, John has a strong international background in operations and HR gathered across Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

As the world's first and only initiative of its kind, HOIHGm, is the association for International Hotel General Managers designed to raise their profile, whilst providing a range of professional and personal membership benefits, such as portable healthcare and insurance options. John will oversee the day-to-day operations with a focus on adding value for members by developing a Career Management Centre, a network of industry partnerships and improving the value proposition for members by increasing the portfolio of benefits including retirement and pension planning.

Leon Larkin, President and Founder, HOIHGm said: ''I am delighted to have John on board and I have no doubt that he is the right person to take HOIHGm forward as we strive to create a valuable impact for hotel GMs across the world.''

John Cameron, CEO, HOIHGm added: ''As soon as Leon first told me about his plans to launch the organisation I knew this was something unique that hotel General Managers would want to be part of. It is fantastic to be involved at the start of the journey and it is my job to ensure we develop a professional organisation that caters to our members' needs and meets their expectations by continuing to innovate and add real value through an extensive programme of benefits.''

John has worked in the international hotel industry for twenty-three years, beginning his career with ITT Sheraton in 1987. He held the position of Vice President with responsibility across the Asia Pacific region for Human Resources and Administration and was also involved in numerous hotel openings across the Asia Pacific region.

In 2001 he joined InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) as Vice President Human Resources for Asia Pacific, prior to moving to the UK in 2003 as senior Vice President Human Resources for the Europe, Africa regions, Middle East region (EAME). Before leaving IHG to return to Australia, he held the position of Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations EAME.

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Notes to editor Launched in February 2016, the Honourable Order of International Hotel General Managers (HOIHGm) is the world's first and only initiative of its kind dedicated exclusively to the hotel general management community. The organisation is designed to raise the profile of hotel GMs, whilst providing a range of professional and personal membership benefits, such as portable healthcare and insurance options. HOIHGm has been founded by Mr Leon Larkin, an Australian national with over 40 years experience as a GM in some of the world's leading hotels in Europe, Asia and Australia.

Membership is open to all hotel GMs, those who have previously served in the position, owner/operators, as well as retirees and aspiring young professionals on the career path to becoming a GM.

The Board of Governors comprises 11 high-profile alumni from the global hospitality industry including: • Richard Hartman - Non-Executive Director for Jumeirah Group, former CEO of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels, former Board Director and MD of InterContinental Hotels Group, Europe, Middle East and Africa. • Giovanni Angelini - Former CEO of Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts and knighted by the Italian government. • Heikki Julin - Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors at Olympia Air Travel, Captain in the Finnish Defence Force. • Joseph A. McInerney - Emeritus President & CEO, American Hotel & Lodging Association. • Kees Hartzuiker - CEO, Roya International Dubai, former VP Asia, Hilton International. • Peter Thompson - Former Starwood Vice-President for Hong Kong, Macau and Thailand & former GM of the Royal Hawaiian Waikiki Beach, Sheraton On The Park and Four Points by Sheraton, Sydney. • Philip Carruthers - Former regional MD for Orient-Express Hotels and former MD of Copacabana Palace, Brazil. • Hans Olbertz - Board Member of Steigenberger Hotels, hospitality consultant, former GM of Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi and a longstanding career with IHG. • Prue Leith CBE - Restaurateur, author, businesswoman, philanthropist, former board member of Belmond (formerly Orient-Express Hotels). • Ruth Hunt - Hotelier, entrepreneur, former proprietor of Combe House Devon, UK, soon to be The Pig at Combe. • Erhard Hotter - Industry veteran for over 40 years in Australia and Asia, Former Starwood VP and MD for South Asia.

To find out more about HOIHGm visit www.hoihgm.com