Michael James Parker - FIH
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caroline bowler
I had the good fortune to work for Michael Parker in 2011/12. I found him to be a great leader. He was knowledgeable, extremely efficient. focussed, determined, sharp, results driven, understanding and seemed to get the results he needed from his team.
caroline bowler
I had the good fortune to work for Michael Parker in 2011/12. I found him to be a great leader. He was knowledgeable, extremely efficient. focussed, determined, sharp, results driven, understanding and seemed to get the results he needed from his team.
caroline bowler
I had the good fortune to work for Michael Parker in 2011/12. I found him to be a great leader. He was knowledgeable, extremely efficient. focussed, determined, sharp, results driven, understanding and seemed to get the results he needed from his team.
caroline bowler
I had the good fortune to work for Michael Parker in 2011/12. I found him to be a great leader. He was knowledgeable, extremely efficient. focussed, determined, sharp, results driven, understanding and seemed to get the results he needed from his team.
Experience
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South Place Hotel
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Jan 2022 - Present
South Place is an 80-bedroom, luxury hotel in the City of London, just minutes away from Moorgate and Liverpool Street stations. The first hotel from restaurateurs D&D London, South Place Hotel features Conran-designed interiors, 2 restaurants, including the Michelin star, Angler and Chop House, 3 bars and 5 private dining and meeting rooms. The hotel offers a buzz of local London neighbourhoods, including Silicon Roundabout at Old Street; the creative communities of Spitalfields, Shoreditch and Hoxton, as well as the chic and sharp energy of the Square Mile.
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Hospitality Consultant
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Sep 2021 - Present
Consultancy projects in UK and SE Asia Consultancy projects in UK and SE Asia
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Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
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Hong Kong
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Managing Director
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Jul 2018 - Aug 2021
Rosewood Phnom Penh - Managing Director2020 Readers’ Choice Awards, top 10 Best Hotels in Asia | CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards, top 10 Best Hotels in Asia | CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER 2019 Hot List, Best New Hotels in the World | CONDÉ NAST TRAVELERSoaring 188 meters above the heart of Phnom Penh’s business district, Rosewood Phnom Penh occupies the top 14 floors of Vattanac Capital Tower, the city’s most iconic modern structure and a symbol of the new CambodiaRosewood Phnom Penh takes dining to new heights by offering five very distinct venues, each designed to cater to the most discerning of patrons. From casual to highly refined dining, the restaurants define remarkable experiences with exceptional cuisine, genuine hospitality and superb service.
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Managing Director
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Jan 2018 - Jul 2018
Rosewood Guangzhou - Managing Director - Task force - Jan to June 2018Set up of pre-opening office and project preparation
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Managing Director
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Jun 2016 - Jan 2018
Rosewood Sanya - Managing Director - Pre opening & Post opening- June 2016 - Jan 2018 Opened successfully in August 2017, Rosewood Sanya features 246 ultra-luxurious all sea view rooms and suites and includes 70 rooms with private balcony pools. Food and Beverage in the resort includes five restaurants: an all-day dine bistro, lobby lounge, poolside café, indoor/outdoor market-style seafood restaurant and a beachside restaurant and bar. Facilities include Rosewood’s signature Sense® spa, a 103-meter infinity “sky pool,” and a 130-meter swimming pool cascading to the edge of the beach.The resort includes the International Finance Forum convention center, Sanya’s largest such facility that can cater for up to 5000 delegates and is all set amidst 16-hectares of landscaped gardens
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Vice President
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2019 - 2021
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Banyan Tree Group
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Singapore
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Managing Director - Banyan Tree, Shanghai on the Bund
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Mar 2015 - Jun 2016
Managing Director for the award winning luxury urban resort in Shanghai, the resort has 7 F&B outlets and extensive Spa facilities. Working directly with the owners to maximise revenue/conversion and asset value. Managing Director for the award winning luxury urban resort in Shanghai, the resort has 7 F&B outlets and extensive Spa facilities. Working directly with the owners to maximise revenue/conversion and asset value.
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Wanda Hotels & Resorts
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China
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Hospitality
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100 - 200 Employee
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General Manager - Wanda Vista Taiyuan & Wanda Realm Jining
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Oct 2013 - Mar 2015
Taiyuan - 358 Bedroom 5* deluxe hotel with multiple F&B outlets and luxury Spa in the Shanxi province of ChinaJining - Pre-opening and opening General Manager for the 5* Wanda Realm Hotel in Jining, Shandong, China. Taiyuan - 358 Bedroom 5* deluxe hotel with multiple F&B outlets and luxury Spa in the Shanxi province of ChinaJining - Pre-opening and opening General Manager for the 5* Wanda Realm Hotel in Jining, Shandong, China.
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glh Hotels
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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400 - 500 Employee
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General Manager - The Grosvenor
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Sep 2010 - Jun 2013
GM for the 350 bedroom Hotel on Buckingham Palace Road and overseeing the £20million refurbishment and re branding to the Guoman Portfolio in time for the 2012 Olympics.
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General Manager - Guoman Hotel Shanghai
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Jun 2009 - Sep 2010
Pre-opening and opening GM for 450 bedroom 5* Hotel and 300 serviced apartments in the Hongqiao area of Shanghai.First international property in the Guoman portfolio.
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General Manager - Thistle Marble Arch
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Jun 2007 - Jun 2009
700 Bedroom 4* Hotel on Oxford Street, London
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General Manager - City Barbican
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Oct 2005 - May 2007
460 Bedroom 4* London Hotel
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Hilton
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Hotel Manager - Newbury Centre and Bracknell
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Jan 2003 - Oct 2005
Hotel Manager and Area Hotel Manager roles Hotel Manager and Area Hotel Manager roles
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Education
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Malmesbury
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Swindon College