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Chief Operating Officer – Asia
Member of the Management Board of Kempinski Hotels SA
General Manager of Key International Hotels Management Co. Ltd.
A true hotelier, Michael is experienced across every aspect of hotel operations. He joined Kempinski in 1994 and has since served in a diverse array of leadership roles throughout his career, previously as General Manager for the prestigious Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva, and in pioneering hotel openings in Dubai and Kuwait.
Andy Xu, appointed by Beijing Tourism Group as the Deputy General Manager (Development) of Key International Hotel Management Co. Ltd.
Party Secretary
Key Co., Ltd. Party Branch
Deputy General Manager
Key International Hotel Management Co., Ltd.
Ilja Poepper is Regional Vice President Sales & Marketing – Asia. In his role, Ilja sharpens our business development and drives the positioning and performance for both Kempinski and NUO Hotels in Asia.
Regional Vice President Sales & Marketing – Asia.
Kempinski Hotels SA.
Prior to joining Key International in February 2006, Haihong 13 years experience in Maintenance and Engineering including being a M&E Consultant in major commercial buildings.
Vice President Engineering – China
Kempinski Hotels SA.
Gisela Li joined Key International Hotel Management Co Ltd many years ago and is now Senior Regional Director of Human Resources – Asia. Prior to joining Key, Gisela worked with Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, Commune by the Great Wall and Tangula Luxury Train project.
Senior Regional Director of Human Resources – Asia
Kempinski Hotels SA.
Peggy joined Key in Jul 2020 and originally started her career with Kempinski in 1992 where she ended as the Front Office Manager for eight years with Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center.
Regional Director of Training
Kempinski Hotels SA.
Kerwin joined Key International in June 2011 as our Regional Director of Information Technology. Kerwin’s career included several years with IHG in various property-level roles within Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and InternContinental.
Regional Director of Information Technology
Kempinski Hotels SA.