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Christopher R. Clark the New Hotel Manager
at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
TOKYO, December 3 , 2009 � Armed with two decades of hospitality experience, Christopher R. Clark begins his new post as the Hotel Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo. A native of Brookfield, Connecticut, Mr. Clark spent the last two years in China, where he held the position of Executive Assistant Manager, Rooms for The Ritz-Carlton, Sanya, and was instrumental in the resort�s 2008 opening. �Chris� extensive work in Asia, coupled with his 11 years of Ritz-Carlton experience will be an exceptional asset, and something that we will greatly utilize here in Tokyo,� said Francois J. Cnockaert, general manager of the hotel. �His creative management style coupled with his ability to identify opportunities to improve the overall guest experience will only enhance our continuing efforts in enlivening The Ritz-Carlton experience.� Mr. Clark�s Ritz-Carlton career began in 1997, when he was appointed the Director of Front Office at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead in Atlanta Georgia. Subsequently, he rose through the ranks in various rooms positions at properties including The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali and The Ritz-Carlton, Sanya. In addition to his work experience, Mr. Clark has assisted in the opening task forces for several sister hotels including The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, The Ritz-Carlton, Sharm El Sheikh, The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul, The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, and The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen. Later this month, he will be a lead trainer for the company�s first Reserve product � Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Krabi, Thailand. His work experience also includes senior managerial position with hotels in Israel and the United States. About The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
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Also See: | Ritz-Carlton Hotel President Simon Cooper Optimistic Over New Hotel in Tokyo / March 2007 |