PREFERRED Hotel Group has appointed Anthony Ross as executive vice president for Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa. Based in Hong Kong, he assumes the role previously held by Ananya Narayan.
In his new capacity, Ross will drive the company’s existing development efforts in key cities throughout the region, working closely with a team of regional directors.
Ross brings more than 25 years of international hospitality experience to his new responsibilities. Most recently, he served as vice president of operations for Marco Polo Hotels. Prior to Marco Polo Hotels, he was area general manager for Swire Hotels’ operations in Beijing.
Ross also spent seven years working for Pan Pacific in Australia, Malaysia, and Singapore, as well as for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in Hong Kong and Monaco. His extensive experience also encompassed the management of independent hotels, including renovating, re-branding and re-launching The Sentosa Resort and Spa in Singapore.
