(November 2, 2020 Hong Kong) – Wharf Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Poutawa (pictured right, top)as its new Group Director Restaurants, Bars & Events. Having held senior positions with luxury hotel groups in China, Thailand and Doha, and a frequent host to heads of state forums, Michael holds over 20 years of culinary and hospitality experience. With an extensive background in hotel operations and in-depth knowledge of his craft, Michael’s vision for Wharf Hotels is to continue its service excellence and culinary reputation across the hotel management company’s sixteen Niccolo and Marco Polo Hotels in Asia. 

In his new role, Michael will lead sustainable efforts for the group and drive new food and beverage marketing initiatives, brand signatures and standards for the hotels.

“We welcome Michael to the Wharf Hotels family where he will lead our hotel based restaurants, bars and events teams to create and implement new concepts and innovations. With his strong background in corporate and leadership roles at hotels, I am confident that Michael will elevate the culinary and banqueting stage to new levels whilst further driving incremental revenue for the company,” said Mr Thomas Salg, (pictured right, bottom) Vice President Operations, Wharf Hotels. 

A Business graduate of Hamilton’s University of Waikato in New Zealand, Michael loves rugby and enjoys reading, fishing and lunching with friends.

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