HColliers International Thailand has announced the appointment of Frenchman Jean Marc Garret as director of its Hospitality department, to lead the company’s growing hotels and leisure interests.
In addition of the fundamental hotel brokerage activity of the group in Thailand, Jean Marc will be responsible for Colliers Consultancy Services Division, providing hotel financial assistance, corporate solutions, project development support, asset management as well as assisting in the development of investment programmes and all related opportunities.
A 30-year group hotel veteran, he brings with him a wealth of experience in the tourism and travel industry. He is a graduate of the University of Law and Economics of Nice in France, who arrived in Thailand more than 22 years ago to participate in the opening of Le Meridien in Phuket.
He has since become a resident here and had also served as Honorary Consul of the Principality of Monaco and President of the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Jean Marc Garret is well known within the hospitality industry for his keen business acumen and foresight in the field of development as well as management of hotel properties. He has diverse records of success in the areas of consulting and operations with global hotel chains such as Accor, Le Meridien and Choice Hotels International in Thailand.
Prior to joining Colliers International Thailand, he was with the Centara Hotels & Resorts group, for the past 12 years with his last position being Senior Vice President, Development.
Jean Marc is also Chairman of the Tourism Committee of the Joint Foreign Chamber of Commerce.
Colliers International Thailand believes that with his track record of expertise in the local market, Jean Marc will be an added asset in its team to accelerate success and contribute to help its clients to make the right choices for their hospitality businesses. Ω