(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) PMD Hospitality Group is delighted to announce the appointment
of Uygar Kocas as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the
Management Board.
With over 25 years of impressive experience spanning the US and
Turkey, Uygar Kocas brings a wealth of knowledge and global
experience to PMD Hospitality Group. Most recently before joining
PMD Hospitality Group, Uygar served as the Multi-Property General
Manager for JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus & Sheraton Istanbul City
Center where he implemented new strategies and demonstrated top
financial performance. Prior to this, he held leadership roles for
over 12 years at The Marmara Hotels Collection, where he has been
instrumental in driving business results, evolving service levels,
and product quality.
Recognized for his strategic brand vision and consistent
delivery of exceptional guest experiences, throughout his extensive
career Uygar also performed as a Chairman of Marriott
International Turkey-Azerbaijan Business Council.
Commenting on his new role, Uygar Kocas said:“It is with great
excitement and distinct pleasure to take on the role of CEO of PMD
Hospitality Group. Our guests are the heart of our business, and
our staff is its soul. It is our uniquely gracious, exceptionally
warm, and welcoming Azerbaijani soul that will distinguish us from
the competition. With the aim of making our properties a
destination in itself, we will excel locally and expand globally by
seeking opportunities in the rapidly growing medical tourism, and
wellness retreat sectors. Our workplace culture will be one of
mutual respect, kindness, and hard work; where each of us is
empowered to participate in the achievement of our shared goals.
”
In his new role, Uygar Kocas will lead PMD Hospitality's
existing portfolio of brands as well as the upcoming re-branding
projects. He will guide the company's growth, increasing the
Group's national footprint, enhancing operational efficiencies, and
developing the guest experience through new partnerships and
digital innovations.
In his free time, Uygar loves doing sports, especially running.
He has the latent of playing guitar alongside singing. Foremost of
all, he enjoys spending time with his family taking care of his
kids.
We wish Uygar all the success in his new role and journey in
beautiful Azerbaijan!
About PMD Hospitality
Group
PMD Hospitality Group is a hospitality asset management company
with a strong focus on health and wellness segments. From the very
beginning, PMD Hospitality aimed to contribute to the tourism
ecosystem evolution and expansion of the non-oil sector of the
economy via developing various hospitality assets, growing the
local expert base, demonstrating operational excellence, assuring
corporate social responsibility, and sustainable economic growth in
Azerbaijan's regions.
PMD Hospitality Group's property portfolio consists of several
operational 5-star hotels. Hotels managed by PMD Hospitality Group
are Chenot Palace Gabala, Gashalti Health Hotel, Chinar Hotel &
SPA, Garabagh Resort & SPA, Galaalti Hotel & SPA, Lankaran Springs
Wellness Resort, The Excelsior Hotel & Spa Baku, Ramada Plaza by
Wyndham Gence, Goy Gol Lake Resort, Shamakhi Palace Sharadil, and
the newly opened Badamdar Hotel and Residences. In addition to
hotel operations, Paulaner Brauhauss is among the group's
portfolio. Aside from this, PMD Hospitality Group sets the highest
priority for the development of Azerbaijan's hospitality service
delivery chain through its recently announced academy project.
For more information, access the website at