Shanghai- July 1, 2011- Pullman Shanghai Skyway is pleased to announce Mr. Benoit Amado’s appointment as General Manager.

Taking the helm at Pullman Shanghai Skyway, Mr. Amado will be responsible for the overall business operations and continued success of this 645-room five-star hotel situated in the New Huang Pu district, with 2-minute walking distance to Sun Moon Light Center and Metro Line 9, nearby Fuxing Park, Taikang road/Tianzifang and Xintiandi, 2-minutes driving distance to Shanghai major elevated highways which consists of the Inner Ring Road, the North-South Road, and the Yan’an Elevated Road.

With a wealth of experience spanning his 12 years career in hospitality industry across England, Ireland, Belgium, Tunisia, Senegal, Bali Indonesia and China, Mr.Amado joined Accor Hospitality Group as opening Executive Assistant of Manager of the Novotel Nusa Dua Hotel & Residences in Bali in 2006. Prior to current post, he has been occupied the position of General Manager at the Grand Mercure Hongqiao for three years.

Mr. Amado is married and holds a hotel management diploma.

“We are delighted to welcome Benoit to his new post and wish him every success with this new role in Pullman Shanghai Skyway. His experience will be a valuable asset to our team in Pullman Shanghai Skyway. We are confident that Pullman Skyway Shanghai’s position as one of Shanghai’s leading hotels, will only be further strengthened under Benoit’s leadership.” Says Mr. Vincent Lelay, Vice President ( Operations) of Accor Hospitality Group Asia Pacific.

French-born Mr. Amado who is quad-lingual in French, English, Spanish, Indonesian and now further learning Mandarin, remarked:” It is an honor for me to be working for this flagship Pullman brand property in Shanghai, I will work with my team to further enhance the Pullman experience – getting closer to create memorable experience for all our guests.”