Subang Jaya, 2 October 2012 – Grand Dorsett Subang is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Vincent Pillai as Director of Operations. Vincent’s career started with The Regent Kuala Lumpur in 1983 in the Food & Beverage Department. From there he moved to the Pan Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur as the Senior Sales Manager in 1988.

When an opportunity came to take on a more challenging role, Vincent went on to join The Legend Kuala Lumpur as the Assistant Director of Sales, where he was involved in the pre-opening of the 572 hotel rooms and suites. Rising through the ranks, he was promoted to Director of Catering in 1997 after 9 years of experience in the Sales & Marketing Department. Vincent brings with him 29 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked with a number of International Hotels such as JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Renaissance Kota Bharu Hotel and Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, taking on diverse responsibilities from banquet sales, corporate sales tomarketingaspects of the hospitality business.

With his vast experience in hotel’s Sales & Marketing department, Vincent was offered a position with The Legend Kuala Lumpur Hotels and Resorts where he became Group Director of Sales & Marketing for 2 years and subsequently promoted to General Manager in 2006. During his tenure with the organization, Vincent has contributed significantly to the continued success of the business and has won great respect from fellow colleagues and clients for his contribution and dedication in the hospitality industry.

“The hospitality industry required effective management, strategic planning, a strong commitment to obtaining and maintaining high levels of quality and impeccable service and the ability to train and motivate staff” says Vincent, a respected hospitality professional with a wealth of experience in the industry. 1) Vincent has contributed significantly to the continued success of the business and has won great respect from fellow colleagues and clients for his contribution and dedication in the hospitality industry.