Patrick Martinez has been appointed General Manager at Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai, China.

　　Patrick Martinez has been appointed General Manager at Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai, China. Martinez brings more than 20 years of luxury hospitality experience to the hotel. Prior to his appointment, he had held a variety of general manager and senior management positions with Marriott International, InterContinental and Rotana Hotels.

　　“We are delighted to welcome Patrick to the Kempinski family in his leadership role as general manager of the Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai. Patrick has the experience and drive to enhance Kempinski’s outstanding reputation for European flair within the city,” said Philippe Caretti, senior vice-president, Kempinski, China.