PAUL JACKSON APPOINTED GENERAL MANAGER OF MANDARIN ORIENTAL, SANYA

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Paul Jackson as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Sanya effective immediately. Mr Jackson has more than 24 years experience in the hospitality industry, and began his career with Mandarin Oriental in 2006 as Executive Assistant Manager, Food and Beverage at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong. He was then promoted to Resident Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok in 2008 where he was instrumental in successfully managing the renovation of the hotel’s rooms and suites and maintaining the service and product quality of this flagship property. Prior to his time with Mandarin Oriental, Mr Jackson held a variety of roles with The Savoy Hotel Group, The Royal Household and The Ritz, London. Commenting on the announcement, Andrew Hirst, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s Operations Director, Asia said, “I am delighted to announce this well deserved appointment. I have no doubt that Paul will excel in his new role, and will ensure that Mandarin Oriental, Sanya continues to be positioned as Hainan Island’s most luxurious retreat.” About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most prestigious hotels, resorts and residences. Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under development, 41 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 27 countries, with 17 hotels in Asia, 12 in The Americas and 12 in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. In addition, the Group operates, or has under development, 13 Residences at Mandarin Oriental, connected to the Group’s properties. Photography of Mandarin Oriental is available to download, in high and low resolution, in the Photo Library of our Media section, at www.mandarinoriental.com. For further information, please contact: Agency Contact Henrietta Carnegy (henrietta@annscott.co.uk) Ann Scott Associates Tel: 020 7823 9988 Katerina Panayotopoulou (katerina@annscott.co.uk) Ann Scott Associates Tel: 020 7823 9988 Corporate Office Jill Kluge (jillk@mohg.com) Group Communications – Global Tel: +44 (20) 7908 7810 Anna Glover (aglover@mohg.com) Group Communications – Europe, Middle East & Africa Tel: +44 (20) 7908 7812 www.mandarinoriental.com/sanya