TAIPEI, Taiwan (June 26, 2015) Regent Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the appointment of Andre Scholl as group vice president of operations. Scholl will be based in Taipei and will be overseeing the brand’s hotel operations and owner relations. A focus for the new position is to align Regent’s operational leaders to accelerate the brand’s global growth and talent development.

Scholl joins Regent Hotels & Resorts with more than three decades of leadership credentials. Most recently Scholl was the chief operating officer and vice president of operations of a Hong Kong-based international hotel brand. Scholl has also served as general manager and held other leadership positions for luxury hotels throughout Asia, Middle East, and Europe over the past 30 years.

“I am thrilled to be joining the award-winning Regent Hotels & Resorts, especially at such an important time for the company as it sets out to expand its international footprint,” said Scholl. “Regent is an iconic name in the global luxury hospitality industry. Its hotels are modern yet timeless and luxurious yet understated.”

Steven Pan, chairman of Regent Hotels & Resorts said, “I am pleased to welcome Andre to the Regent leadership team at the beginning of major global expansion. His operational excellence combined with empathetic leadership style shall serve our owners, guests, and associates well into the future.”