Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore names new GM
11 January 2012
Manfred Weber has been appointed as the new general manager of Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore with effect from 19 December 2011. In his new role, Weber is responsible for the success of the hotel’s daily operations and special projects, such as the renovation of the Garden Wing and launch of Singapore’s first CHI, The Spa.
Prior to joining Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, Weber spent 11 years in Shanghai and Beijing with luxury hotel companies, including the Ritz Carlton and Peninsula.
“As our group expands, new talents are needed to replace general managers who are now promoted to senior levels. Mr. Weber is a natural choice for Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore since he is proficient in managing similar world-class hotels and discerning clientele with proven track record. I am confident that Mr. Weber will continue to uphold our legacy of Shangri-La hospitality from a caring family,” said Michael Cottan, executive vice president of South-East Asia and the Pacific, Shangri-la.
