Kenny Lim
Jul 13, 2009

Hilton names APAC marketing head

SINGAPORE - Hilton Hotels has named Philippe Garnier as vice-president of sales and marketing in Asia-Pacific, replacing Andrew Flack (pictured), who has been promoted to the newly-created position of vice-president, global brand marketing for the Hilton brand.

Hilton names APAC marketing head
Garnier had previously held director-level appointments with distribution, sales and commercial development with Hilton's international division, and has been with the hotel group since February 2003.

Flack, a 20-year industry veteran, will oversee Hilton’s brand marketing strategies and functions worldwide, including public relations, strategic partnerships and brand promotions for the leisure and business segments, as well as Hilton Hotels corporate identity and online tools and resources. 

In addition, Flack will support the hotel group’s marketing and business development efforts for the customer marketing group, Hilton HHonors programmes, and hotel opening marketing initiatives around the globe. 

“Andrew has a wealth of experience of expanding Hilton’s position in existing markets as well as identifying new opportunities in emerging growth markets,” said Dave Horton, global head, Hilton Brand. “We are confident in his abilities to take our organization to the next level.”
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