Liongrove Appoints Amadeo Zarzosa as Senior Vice President and General Manager
Chris Sariego, Senior Managing Director and COO for LionGrove, new owners of the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort, announces the appointment of Amadeo Zarzosa as the new Senior Vice President and General Manager of both of LionGrove's Wyndham resorts in Puerto Rico. The Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort is the third hotel in Puerto Rico to be added to the LionGrove portfolio alongside the Wyndham Palmas Beach and Golf Resort and the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel.
Mr. Zarzosa joins this exciting new venture with more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry focused on the luxury and lifestyle arena and with a unique proven track record around the world including senior roles in North America, Mexico, the Caribbean, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Australia, and Singapore. Amadeo has worked with various prestigious brands such as IHG, St. Regis, Atlantis, and Starwood Hotels and Resorts throughout his career.
"I am beyond thrilled to join this terrific group of hoteliers, leaders, and team members in this phenomenal new endeavor," said Zarzosa. "I look forward to seeing both of these wonderful resorts stand out among their categories and raise their offerings in their next chapter of excellence, including providing unique enriching experiences to all guests, a second home to loyal returning visitors, and a source of purposeful employment and great development to our wonderful associates."
Mr. Zarzosa, whose primary career focus has been elevating teams, resorts, brands, cultures, services, and guest experiences around the world, will be responsible for working directly with LionGrove's resort teams, establishing innovative operating procedures, managing daily workflows, infusing heartfelt training and development philosophies, and working with long-term sustainable strategies in these luxury and lifestyle properties.
"With over 800 team members within the LionGrove family of hotels and resorts, Mr. Zarzosa is the ideal addition to our family of passionate hoteliers," said LionGrove Founder & CEO, Andro Nodarse-Leon. "He is an accomplished and consummate professional, and we could not be prouder of his leadership assignment to our properties."
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