Centara Hotels & Resorts' Michael Henssler.
A hotel industry veteren with some 30 years of experience, Michael
Henssler has been appointed COO of Centara Hotels & Resorts. He has
held senior leadership positions in Europe, the Middle East, and China. A
graduate of École Hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland, his career has
largely been with Kempinski. Most recently, Henssler was Kempinski’s
COO – Asia.
As COO of Centara, Henssler will oversee the company’s commercial,
operations, and development divisions, with the aim to double its total
portfolio and achieve its five-year goal of becoming a top 100 global
hotel operator by 2027.
He will strive to deliver new hotel management contracts in dynamic
destinations and new international markets, through Centara’s collection
of six brands and new sectors, including branded residences and
wellness retreats.
Said Henssler: “Centara is an outstanding company with a proud
history and a bright future. It has a balanced portfolio of six distinct
hotel brands, all of which have significant potential for growth.
“Coming from a large family, I deeply admire Centara’s commitment to
family values and heartfelt Thai hospitality. I look forward to helping
the group extend its warm welcome to even more guests around the world.”