Joseph Zitnik has been appointed vice president of operations for OCT International Hotel Management Company.

As he is currently the general manager of The Interlaken OCT Hotel Shenzhen, Zitnik will continue to also hold this position. In his new regional role, Zitnik will be focusing on the development of OCT Hotels both in China and internationally, as well as overseeing the operations of OCT Hotels Five Star Theme Hotel Brand and O-City Four Star Brand.

Zitnik began his hotel career with Hyatt International and has worked for over six years in top management positions with both Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts and Intercontinental Hotels Group in Asia Pacific.