UK: Representation company HotelREZ has welcomed the return of Sharon Rubin in a new role as VP product development, as well as appointed two senior bizdev team members.
Rubin was previously executive director eCommerce and global marketing for HotelREZ from 2009 to 2018 in Hong Kong.
Over the past five years she has focussed on her family and now returns to HotelREZ, heading up a new role as vice president of product development.
“The opportunity to once-again contribute to this dynamic and forward-thinking organisation was too tempting,” said Rubin. “I’m excited to be back in the thick of the action, helping shape HotelREZ’s products and services, and working with the team who are equally enthused about the future of hotel technology and helping our clients achieve their business goals.”
Her appointment is supported by two additional senior recruits. Kenan Davies joins the company has business development director for the UK market, and Olav Schuetz who joins as business development director for the DACH market.
Both will report into Deborah McGee, VP business development for Europe.
Mark Lewis, CEO of HotelREZ, added: “Sharon has long embodied how we care about our clients and our desire to continually improve their business. Welcoming her back was an easy choice, and I’m delighted she’s being joined by Kenan and Olav to round out what promises to be an incredibly dynamic team as we approach our 20th anniversary.”
HotelREZ supports more than 2,500 independent hotels, apartments and hotel groups across 100 countries. Customers include Staycity Aparthotels, Dorint Hotels & Resorts, Queensway/Point A Hotels, Champneys, Exclusive Hotels, Hastings, The Zetter Group, View Hotels Australia, Versace Dubai, and Resident Hotels.
