Langham Hospitality Group names new SVP of sales and marketing

Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has appointed Lawrence Ng (pictured) as its new senior vice president of sales and marketing, succeeding  Shane Pateman, who takes up the positions of managing director of the Langham Huntington, Pasadena and regional vice president, operations of North America.

Based in LHG’s corporate headquarters in Hong Kong, Ng will report directly to Bob van den Oord, CEO, Langham Hospitality Group. Within his new role, Ng will lead all sales and marketing work globally while also serving on LHG’s executive committee.

According to the release, Ng's appointment is strategically aligned with the group's commitment to staying attuned to evolving customer needs and ensuring innovative and tailored experiences across its global hotel portfolio.

Prior to this role, Ng held the position of vice president of sales and marketing for Greater China at Marriott International. Having spent over 20 years with Marriott International, Ng is experienced in understanding market dynamics and consumer preferences.

Bob van den Oord, CEO, Langham Hospitality Group, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Ng to lead our sales and marketing function. His proven expertise and innovative approach will undoubtedly contribute to the ongoing success and strategic development of Langham Hospitality Group.”

“I also wish to extend my appreciation to Pateman for his outstanding sales and marketing contributions. He has played a pivotal part in driving our business forward, and we are excited to see him take up big responsibilities in North America. His strategic vision and leadership have been instrumental, and we wish him continued success in his new roles,” Oord added.

MARKETING-INTERACTIVE has reached out to Langham Hospitality Group for more information.

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group encompasses a family of distinctive brands including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels, Eaton and Ying’nFlo, with more than 30 projects currently either confirmed or in a developed stage of negotiation from Asia, Europe and North America to the Middle East.

The Group takes its name from the legendary Langham in London which was widely recognised as Europe's first Grand Hotel. For over 150 years, this flagship hotel has strived to provide sophisticated and gracious hospitality, a philosophy that reflects elegance in design, innovation in hospitality, sincere service and captivation of the senses across all properties.

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