Bob van den Oord has been named Chief Executive Officer for Langham Hospitality Group, stepping up from his current role as Regional Vice President – Europe, Middle East and North America, from 1 September 2023. He will succeed current Chief Executive Officer, Brett Butcher, who is stepping down from this role, but will retain responsibilities within Great Eagle as well as CEO of the Listed Langham Hospitality Investment Ltd.

He will bring his extensive experience and strategic focus to further elevate its varied brands, including The Langham Hotels & Resorts, Cordis, Eaton and Ying’nFlo. He will lead the company’s growth, increasing the Group’s global footprint, enhancing operational efficiencies and developing the guest experience through new partnerships and digital innovations.