Banyan Tree readies for Malaysia debut with GM, DOSM hires

Anders Dimblad

Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur has appointed its general manager and director of sales & marketing ahead of the brand’s debut in Malaysia in June.

The general manager post will be filled by veteran hotelier Anders Dimblad, a Swedish national with almost two decades of experience in the luxury hospitality industry.

Prior to joining Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur, Dimblad served as vice president of hospitality in DAMAC Hotels & Resorts, Dubai. He was also previously with Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts from 2004 to 2014.

Shereen Chow has been named the hotel’s director of sales & marketing. With over 27 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Chow has held directorial positions in the area of sales and marketing at One World Hotel, The Saujana Kuala Lumpur and most recently, Hilton Worldwide’s sales office in Malaysia.

Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur will mark the brand’s debut in Malaysia. The urban resort is located in Malaysia’s capital and occupies the top seven floors of the Banyan Tree Signatures Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Building.

-TTG Asia.