Next Story Group Appoints Patrick Imbardelli as Chairman

The Next Story Group has appointed Patrick Imbardelli as Chairman of the Board, effective immediately.

Patrick succeeds Luis Miranda who has retired after more than six years in the role.

Prior to this appointment, Patrick was a non-executive Director and Advisor to Next Story Group for the past three years.

Patrick's hospitality career spans more than 30 years and started at Hilton International. He was formerly the Chief Executive Asia Pacific of InterContinental Hotels Group, and the Chief Executive and Board Member of Pan Pacific Hotels Group.

His achievements extend from capital restructuring and investments in developing countries to integrating hotel management companies, businesses and brands. He is also a Director and Advisor of IDEM Hospitality, Advisory Board Member and Advisor for Tionale Enterprises, Director of The Goodnight Co., and previously a Director and Advisory Board Member of Symmons Industries in Boston.

"It is an honour to be part of a forward-looking organisation that is actively and strategically shaping its own evolution," said Patrick. "I am excited to be working with the dynamic and experienced leadership team of Next Story Group and look forward to adding value by supporting their expansion plans in such a dynamic industry."

Next Story Group currently has 40 operating and pipeline properties in its portfolio.

Anand Nadathur, Group Chief Executive Officer of Next Story Group, said, "Under Patrick's leadership, I am confident that we will be in a stronger position to forge ahead and establish Kafnu - our unique lifestyle concept - as well as extend the footprint of our hotel brands across key geographies including Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia and South Asia."

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