Operating a diverse portfolio of innovative properties across regions, Centara Hotels & Resorts has reinforced its senior management team with the promotion of Mr. David Martens to Corporate Director of Operations Hin, Krabi and Samui.
A highly-skilled and confident hotelier, Australian-born David Martens holds over 30 years of experience in the hotel industry in destinations including the Maldives, Egypt, India, Vanuatu and Fiji. He joined Centara Hotels & Resorts in March 2012 as General Manager of Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Krabi. In 2014, Mr. Marten was promoted to Area General Manager, overseeing the Centara Anda Dhevi Resort and Spa and the opening of Centra by Centara Phu Pano Resort Krabi. In his new role, Mr. Martens will be responsible for the overall performance of multiple hotels and resorts in the chain, and oversee all activities associated with hotel operations.
Mr. Martens will continue to be based in Hua Hin, as he has been since December 2016, simultaneously taking on the role of General Manager of the iconic beachfront property Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin alongside his new responsibilities.
Speaking on his new appointment, “It is a great honor to be asked to head the multiple teams in Krabi, Samui as well as Hua Hin and to continue to provide support, leadership and direction on the hotels’ financial performances, product quality and guest satisfaction, so we can continue the success and deliver sustainable business value and growth for Centara Hotels & Resorts.” said Mr. Martens.
