Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai strengthens executive team

Originally from Germany, Mr. Egle brings nearly 20 years of hospitality industry experience spanning Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Prior to joining the Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai Mr. Egle was Resident Manager at Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta for the last three years. During his career he has worked with a number of global hotel brands including Kempinski and Sheraton hotels.

Commenting on his transfer to Dubai, Mr. Egle said, "Dubai is a city of endless opportunities and I am delighted to join this dedicated team of professionals at Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai. Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has a tradition of exceeding guests' expectations and I aim to ensure we continue delivering to the standards on which our reputation has been built."
Reporting directly to Mr. Bernhard Haechler the Area Manager and General Manager, Mr. Egle will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the hotel's day-to-day operations in coordination with respective department heads.

Mr. Sebastien Noat, the newly appointed Director of Food and Beverage, joins Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai from The Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort in Monaco where he directed the largest resort F&B operations in France. Mr. Noat is no stranger to Shangri-La having worked previously with Shangri-La Hotels in Beijing, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok.

"I am very excited about working with Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts again, particularly in such a diverse and vibrant city like Dubai. While Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai already boasts award-winning restaurants, I plan to use my experience, enthusiasm and creativity to maintain and enhance our services and facilities," Mr. Noat.

Mr. Noat will be responsible for development and implementation of F&B concepts and overseeing operations of all food and beverage outlets.