New GM @ the Highest Hotel in the World

[HD video below] Mr. Pierre Perusset has been appointed as General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong – the highest hotel in the world.

Prior to this appointment, Mr. Perusset was the Managing Director of The Ritz-Carlton, Jakarta, The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place, JW Marriott Jakarta, and Mayflower Marriott Executive Apartment.

He has more than 30 years’ experience in the luxury hospitality industry, in excess of 12 of which has been with The Ritz-Carlton. His work experience spans more than ten countries including Europe, U.S., Asia and the Middle East. He first joined The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company as Executive Assistant Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Osaka, Japan in 1999.

“Hong Kong is a vibrant and exciting city,” said Mr. Perusset, “and at the highest hotel in the world, the sky is the limit! We will continue to take service excellence to new heights and are committed to being one of the best hotels in the world.”

His achievements include being named Best Leader in the Industry by the Tourism and Culture Ministry of Indonesia in 2006 and General Manager of the year by Middle East Hotelier Magazine in 2004.

 Under his leadership, The Ritz-Carlton properties have won numerous regional and international awards and recognition. During his tenure at  The Ritz-Carlton Doha, Qatar, the property achieved 95% employee and guest satisfaction based on GALLUP survey and its spa was named Spa of the year by Middle East Hotelier Magazine.

A native of Switzerland, Mr Perusset graduated with honors from Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne in Switzerland with a Hotel and Restaurant Management degree.

 He enjoys spending time with family, dining out, swimming and practicing Tai Chi and meditation.

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