Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka has appointed Robin James Edwards as its new general manager on 10 August, 2022, a press release said Thursday.
Edwards is a strategic and visionary hospitality professional leader with an impeccable knowledge of hospitality for more than 43 years. His extensive knowledge of hospitality has been broadened by working with leading Hotel & Resort Global Brands like InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Jebel Ali International and Radisson Hotels & Resorts.
Prior to joining at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Edwards has worked as group director of operations, Syahya Hotels & Resorts, Abha, in Saudi Arabia. As a vice president of operations & general manager, Edwards has served in several properties in Saudi Arabia, Cambodia, India and China, followed by his role also as general manager in International hotels in UK and USA.
In Bangladesh Edwards had served in numerous properties which include Radisson Hotel Group-Radisson Blu, Chittagong, Bangladesh, among a few.
Edwards obtained his bachelor degree from Leeds University, UK, and he enriched his academic career with a masters from San Diego State University in USA and a several diplomas& certificate courses from Florida Atlantic University, Cornell University & AHLA. He is a Certified Hotel Administrator(CHA) from AHLA.
