New Dual-Branded Hotel in Kuala Lumpur Appoints Senior Management Team

Dark/Light Mode (21/09/23)  A new dual-branded hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has announced its senior leadership team.

Bipan Kapur has joined the Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre and Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre as Complex General Manager, whilst Daniel Herrmann has been appointed as Complex Director of F&B, Chef Alan Wong as Complex Director of Culinary, and Rosidah Abdullah as Complex Director of Sales & Marketing.

From top left, clockwise: Bipan Kapur, Daniel Herrmann, Alan Wong and Rosidah Abdullah

Located just a stone’s throw away from the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, the dual-branded property is expected to open in the coming weeks.

With over four decades of experience, Bipan Kapur has dedicated most of his career to Marriott International. His career in hospitality began with The Oberoi in 1980 in India, and since then he has worked with other brands such as Sheraton, Westin and Shangri-La in various locations, including India, the Middle East, Australia, China, Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore.

With nearly two decades of experience in F&B management, Daniel Herrmann has established himself as an accomplished professional in the global hospitality industry. Beginning his career in Germany at 19, he swiftly rose through the ranks, overseeing restaurant operations across various countries, including China, England, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Cayman Islands, and Maldives. His notable achievements include managing establishments with daily covers ranging from 500 to 2,000 at properties like JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai and Grand Cayman Marriott Resort, earning him the 2017 CALA Restaurateur of The Year accolade.

Chef Alan Wong was raised in a family of food enthusiasts. His culinary journey began at the age of eight, and his passion for contemporary European cuisine, utilizing local produce, has guided his career since 2001. He has refined his skills alongside talented mentors and chefs in prestigious hotels in Singapore, China, and Malaysia. In 2018, he joined the Marriott family as Director of Culinary at W Beijing Chang’an.

With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry specializing in sales and client management, Rosidah Abdullah has led numerous sales, marketing, events, revenue management, and reservations divisions. Rosidah enjoyed success in her recent role as Director of Sales & Marketing during the pre-opening of Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown in 2019, securing an airline crew contract worth MYR 1.8 million in revenue.

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