Shangri-La Group looks for comms director for Beijing market

Shangri-La Hotel is looking for a director of communications specifically for Kerry Hotel, Beijing. Kerry is an urban lifestyle destination and is defined by a spirited style.

The hired individual will need to be in charge of all activities related to marketing (including digital marketing), public relations and all aspects of external communications of the hotel. He/she will also have to implement and respect all regional and HQ marketing, branding and PR initiatives.

According to the job post seen by MARKETING-INTERACTIVE, the individual will need to have fluency in spoken and written English and Chinese, with solid knowledge of communications and the platforms associated with it and a keen understanding of the world of social media.

Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, the Shangri-La Group has grown from a single hotel business to a diverse and integrated global portfolio comprising quality real estate and investment properties, wellness and lifestyle facilities.

Today, the group owns, operates and manages 100+ hotels under our family of four brands: Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La, and Traders. It is part of the Kuok Group, one of Asia's most multinational conglomerates in areas such as properties, logistics, agribusiness, maritime and hospitality.

Meanwhile, the company has named Tim Hung as assistant VP, brands at Shangri-La group. Hung joins from P&G where he spent over 11 years. According to LinkedIn, his last role was brand director and head of media of Hong Kong and Taiwan, a role he held for over two years.

At P&G he also held manager roles for VS Sassoon, Herbal Essences and new business development. Rather unconventionally, he started with P&G as a financial analyst. 

Hung declined to comment on his appointment. 

According to previous job posts on the role seen by MARKETING-INTERACTIVE, this role will collaborate closely with the regional marketing and operational leaders, as well as the global design, development, digital, loyalty, sales, revenue and communications teams to develop effective global, continent and country level programmes that drive brand desirability, preference, market share and topline performance.

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