Sofitel Appoints Regional Vice Presidents

Sofitel has appointed two senior executives to head its management teams in China and the Asia Pacific region.

T. Markland Blaiklock has been appointed as the senior vice president of Sofitel Asia Pacific. He will spearhead the operations of almost 50 Sofitel branded hotels and resorts in operation or under development in the Asia Pacific region, heading up support teams located in Bangkok, Shanghai, and Sydney. He will also oversee owner and partner relations through Sofitel vice presidents based in these regional centers. Prior to joining Sofitel, he was the CEO of Grande Asset Hotels and Property in Bangkok.

Michel Molliet has been appointed as vice president of Sofitel Greater China. His remit at Sofitel is to oversee 23 hotel properties currently either in operation or under development in Greater China. Based in Shanghai, Molliet and his support team are responsible for implementing brand development, overseeing performance, and managing relations with hotel owners. Prior to joining Sofitel, he served as vice president of hotel operations at The Venetian Resort Hotel Macau.