Centara Hotels & Resorts announced the latest movement of its management executive team with the transfer of Veerapol Poungvarin, former resort manager at Centara Chaan Talay Resorts & Villas, to be the new resort manager of Centara Kata Resort Phuket.

Veerapol, recognised as an experienced leader in the hospitality business, has been working in the industry for over 25 years.

Prior to his first assignment at Centara Hotels & Resorts in 2013, as executive assistant manager for Centara Pattaya Hotel, he had worked with several leading hotels in Thailand, such as Dusit Thani Bangkok, Garden Cliff Resort & Spa Pattaya and Inter Continental Bangkok Hotel.

After demonstrating his expertise and hands on skills in hotel operations, Veerapol was promoted and transferred to Centara Chaan Talay Resorts & Villas, as resort manager in 2015. 

Thirayuth Chirathivat, chief executive, Centara Hotels & Resorts said: “Veerapol and his broad management skills in hospitality is a valuable asset for Centara Hotels & Resorts.

“He has been devoting himself not to just complete assignments at work, but also creating a pleasant working environment among the team members.

“I am very pleased to see him taking this important leadership role for Centara Kata Resort Phuket.”

Centara Hotels & Resorts is Thailand’s leading hotel operator, with a total of 66 deluxe and first-class properties.