General Managers
Willem van der Zee
Background
Seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry with a track record of leadership and strategic management. Over the years he has assisted leading global hospitality and travel companies in optimising vital functions like Operations and Asset Management. As a pragmatic decision-maker, he injects passion and perseverance to achieve goals.
The Hotel Brussels, Belgium
Number of rooms: 420
Operator/brand: Pandox/Independent
Jan Henningsen
Background
Solid track record for innovative leadership and a strong focus on guest experience having worked with some of the world’s best-known hotel brands and companies both in Europe and in the US.
Hotel Berlin, Berlin
Number of rooms: 701
Operator/brand: Pandox/Independent
Angelika Zupanc
Background
30 years of experience within the international hospitality industry with a strong commercial background. Long history with Hilton, holding several leading positions in Sales and Business Development, successfully repositioning the Hilton Ankara after an extensive renovation. Leading the Hilton Nuremberg and the Hilton Bonn before joining Pandox.
Aiming for a hotel with minimized footprint driven by a mindful team.
Radisson Blu Bremen
Number of rooms: 235
Operator/Brand: Pandox/Radisson Blu
Tineke de Wit
Background
Tineke de Wit embarked on her hospitality journey with a degree from Hotelschool The Hague, Netherlands. She gained early operational experience at Kempinski hotels in Germany and Hungary before a successful tenure with Radisson Hotel Group in Germany and Belgium.
Notably, Tineke excelled in pre-opening and opening managed Park Inn hotels in Belgium, showcasing her leadership and strategic skills. Renowned for her people-centered approach, she became a master trainer in sustainability and people development courses.
In her latest role as Cluster General Manager of two premier properties, Tineke's leadership thrived. Outside work, she relishes family time, companionship with her dogs, and horseback riding—a true reflection of her vibrant life.
DoubleTree by Hilton Brussels City
Number of rooms: 354
Operator/brand: Pandox/DoubleTree
Jan-Patrick Krüger
Background
After a commercial background he was General Manager of several hotel, including for Hotel Berlin Berlin from 2013 to 2020. Jan-Patrick currently holds the dual position of Regional Managing Director for Germany and General Manager for Radisson Dortmund Hotel. His educational foundation includes studies at Cornell University, underscoring his commitment to excellence in the dynamic hospitality industry.
Radisson Blu Dortmund
Number of rooms: 190
Operator/brand: Pandox/Radisson Blu
Christian Schmidt
Background
A highly driven hospitality management specialist with several years of professional experience within some of the leading international hotel company´s like Thomas Cook, Marriott, Accor and Intercontinental Hotels Group. Has held several leading positions in rooms-operations and revenue management. Most recent position was General Manager for the Holiday Inn Dusseldorf Hafen in Germany where he was responsible for a brand change from Mercure (Accor) to Holiday Inn (IHG).
Holiday Inn Lübeck
Number of rooms: 159
Operator/brand: Pandox/Holiday Inn
Elena Drozd
Background
Degree from Hotel Institute Montreux. More than 15 years’ experience of the hotel industry in different countries such as Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan and now in Belgium with such international hotel brands as: Hyatt, The Leading Hotels of the World, Marriott, Accor, IHG. Created a hospitality training company with focus on service and sales trainings and couching of the staff. Fond of traveling and discovering the world and people.
Hotel Indigo Brussels - City
Number of rooms: 284
Operator/brand: Pandox/Indigo
Ellen Deboeck
Background
Bachelor Degree Hotel school Erasmus, Belgium and completed studies of Tourism Destination Management at the George Washington University. Over 20 years’ experience in the International Hotel& Leisure industry such as Sandals Resorts Intl in the Caribbean, Intercontinental (Crowne Plaza) in Belgium & UK and Martins Hotels in Belgium. With an extensive operational background in upscale & luxury hotels/resorts, repositioning and rebranding of numerous properties.
Hilton Brussels Grand Place
Number of rooms: 224
Operator/brand: Pandox/Hilton
Nina Peltola
Background
Many years experience of Travel and Tourism Industry. Most recent position; Sales and Marketing Manager at hotel Korpilampi. Before as Sales Manager for Sokos- and Radisson Blu Hotels in Finland. 1987-2001 Sales Manager at Viking Line, 2001-2006 Sales Manager at Tallink Finland.
Hotel Korpilampi, Espoo/Helsinki
Number of rooms: 151
Operator/brand: Pandox/independent
Thomas Bagger
Background
15 years of experience in hospitality, working for Choice Hotels, Pandox and Meininger Hotels. Second time working for Pandox, after developing and opening Urban House in 2015, which was then leased out to Meininger Hotels. Continued as Regional Manager for Meininger Hotels for 3 years, with hotels in London, Milan & Rome, until he joined Pandox again in 2020 to manage Hotel Mayfair and Hotel TwentySeven.
Hotel Mayfair
Number of rooms: 203 &
Operator/brand: Pandox/Pandox
Evangelos Cambouris
Background
Bachelor degree in Hotel management School Namur, Belgium. Over 18 years experience within the hospitality industry such as IHG and Accor Hotels. Operational background at international brands such as Crowne Plaza, Ibis and Holiday Inn. He previously worked as Maitre de Maison of Hotel Hubert as part of Pandox Leadership Development program.
Holiday Inn Brussels Airport
Number of rooms: 310
Operator/brand: Pandox/Holiday Inn
Hemant Pendse
Background
An accomplished hospitality professional with over 18 years of leadership experience, including prominent roles at prestigious establishments such as The Savoy, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, Landmark Hotel, The Mayfair Hotel, and Radisson Blu in London. Educational qualifications include a 3-year Diploma and a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Hotel Management. Recently transitioned to the role of General Manager at Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow under Pandox.
Hilton Garden Inn, London Heathrow
Sander de Jong
Background
Bachelor degree in hotel- and event management from TIO Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Over 18 year of experience in the international hospitality industry working for several hotel chains like Van der Valk, Fletcher, Carlton, Dorint, Hilton and Eden with the most recent project doing an extensive renovation of a resort in the Caribbean. After that started at Accor in 2020 in Rotterdam and moved to the Novotel The Hague World Forum in 2021 joining Pandox.
Novotel den Haag World Forum / Novotel Hannover
Number of rooms: 216 / 205
Operator/brand: Pandox/Novotel
Mathieu Van Welden
Background
Mathieu Van Welden's career in hospitality and facilities has been marked by his foundation in sales. His professional journey includes positions at Crowne Plaza Antwerp and Holiday Inn Brussels Airport, where he built his strategic insight and operational skills. After a successful period away, Mathieu has returned to Pandox, bringing his wealth of knowledge and experience to further elevate the company's standards. Outside of his professional endeavors, Mathieu enjoys quality time with family and friends, staying active, and exploring new gastronomy.
Hina Rubbani
Background
Hina has demonstrated extensive experience and a progressive career within the Radisson Hotel Group, showcasing leadership roles in different locations and capacities. The roles encompass responsibilities in operations, management, and sales & marketing within the hospitality sector.
Radisson Blu Glasgow
Number of rooms: 247
Operator/brand: Pandox/Radisson
Alistair Campbell
Background
Alistair started working in hospitality at the age of 18 as a part time barman with Stakis Hotels. Since then he has had the opportunity to work for some incredible Hotel companies like Thistle, Hilton, IHG and Radisson to name but a few. He successfully led the Park inn by Radisson Glasgow, Radisson Manchester City Centre and the Radisson’s flagship property at Manchester Airport as a GM. He is now the proud GM of the Queens Hotel in Leeds repositioning this Iconic City Centre property after a 16m refurbishment in 2021.
The Queens Hotel, Leeds
Number of rooms: 232
Operator/brand: Axiom Hospitality / Independent
Mark Walker
Backgrund
Completed a HND in Hotel Management at Westminster College in London and has availed of further learning programmes at Lausanne and Cornell over the years since. A professional hotelier with over 36 years of Hospitality experience which includes 29 years in General Manager and Area General Manager positions with Stakis and Hilton(since 2001) Hotels across the UK and Ireland. Currently leading the team at the Hilton Hotel in Belfast following a £10M refurbishment in 2020. Mark has been chairman of the Belfast hoteliers for many years along with being on the board of the Northern Ireland Hotels Federation. Key to achieving excellent results over the years has been a people centered approach and building experienced teams.
Hilton Belfast
Number of rooms: 202
Operator/brand: Axiom Hospitality/Hilton
Brady Smith
Background
Brady has worked within the hospitality industry since being a teenager. During his career, Brady has worked across multi departments within 4/5* hotels (UK) for global brands Marriott, IHG & Hilton. He successfully oversaw the opening of a new 169 bed luxury hotel in Cardiff, Wales as General Manager before moving to oversee the Doubletree by Hilton Bath. Brady is very passionate about inspiring performance throughout the hotel team. Establishing a reputation as a leader who can navigate the ever-evolving expectations of the hospitality experience.
DoubleTree by Hilton Bath
Antal rum: 176
Operatör/varumärke: Axiom Hospitality / Hilton