Hilton Manila appoints new executive directors
HILTON MANILA recently announced the appointments of Raul Aquino as director of operations, Nina Quinto as director of human resources, Joanne Gomez as director of business development and Freddieliz Esguerra as director of finance. These top executives form part of the pre-opening team spearheaded by the hotel’s general manager, Simon McGrath. Hilton Manila is set to open in the third quarter of 2018.
With a solid 28 years work experience in the hotel industry, Mr. Aquino has worked with global hotel chains such as Hyatt Hotels, Shangri- La Hotels & Resorts, Peninsula Hotels, New World Hotels & Resorts, and Accor Hotels, where he honed his expertise in hotel operations. A seasoned human resources and management practitioner with 21 years of practice under her belt, Ms. Quinto played a key role in the property pre- opening teams of both the Marriott and Hyatt Hotels in Manila.
Ms. Gomez is an established prime mover in the hospitality industry with 23 years work experience in the fields of sales, marketing, and operations. She was formerly affiliated with The Ascott Limited for 17 years. Prior to joining Hilton Manila, Ms. Esguerra was financial controller for two international brands, Dusit Thani Manila and Movenpick Hotel Mactan Island, Cebu.
“We are delighted to welcome our four directors on board who will form the cornerstone of our organizational culture,” said Simon McGrath, general manager of Hilton Manila. “Their broad exposure in the hospitality industry, core competencies and excellent leadership skills will lead the team to a successful launch in Q3 2018. With their high level of local and international experience, Hilton is truly ready to re-establish the brand in the Philippines.”