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New Job Roles:

Name:             Hayley Burton

Job Title:                Marketing and Sales Executive

Venue:                   Edinburgh Napier University

T:                          0131 455 3738

E:                           h.burton@napier.ac.uk

W:                          www.napier.ac.uk

Edinburgh Napier University announces the appointment of Hayley Burton to its corporate meetings and events team in Edinburgh. Hayley has previously worked with a number of hotels and venues in Edinburgh.

Name:            Mostapha Salameh

Job Title:                Head of Events & Catering

Venue:                   The Hub

T:                          0131 473 2096

W:                         http://www.thehub-edinburgh.com/

Mostafa started his career in hospitality in London as Butler to the King of Jordan. He went on to complete a traineeship with Starwood hotels, working in Aman, London and Edinburgh Mostafa also worked for Gala Classics in Aman and Dubai, before returning to Edinburgh in 2009. A keen climber, Mostafa has completed the Seven Summits (climbing the highest point in each continent) including Mount Everest and was knighted by the King of Jordan for his achievements. Mostafa said "I am thrilled to be working at The Hub as our Spire is the highest point in central Edinburgh! I am enjoying my new role immensely." 

Name:            Bruce Ritchie

Job Title:                General Manager

Venue:                   The Hub

T:                          0131 473 2096

W:                         http://www.thehub-edinburgh.com/

Bruce has 20 years of experience delivering high quality conference and event based hospitality, he has held GM positions for the past 6 years, most recently at Hampden Park Stadium for Prestige Scotland. Previous experience includes, General Manager of the Stirling Management Centre at Stirling University, The Point Hotel and Conference Centre in Edinburgh and Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire. Bruce commented, "I am delighted to be returning to Edinburgh especially to such an exciting venue as The Hub. It has a great reputation across the City for quality events and service and I look forward to strengthening that position." 

Name:               Scott Mitchell

Job Title:                Commercial Director

Venue:                   Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

T:                          0131 527 1731

W:                         http://www.surgeonshall.com/ and http://www.tenhillplace.com/

Scott comes from Cameron House, Loch Lomond and previously had 20 years experience in the tourist industry based in Edinburgh, General Manager in the Scotsman Hotel, the Carlton and the Macdonald Holyrood.

Scott states "I am delighted to be joining the team in Surgeons' Hall and look forward to the challenges ahead.  I plan to increase the footfall in both the Hotel and the events business, and help with the commercial activities at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. It is great to be back in Edinburgh and I am delighted to be working with a very committed team!"

Name:                 Steven Scutt
Job Title:                Head Chef
Venue:                   The Royal Terrace Hotel
T:                          0131 557 3222
W:                         www.primahotels.co.uk/royal

Steven joins the four-star hotel from the Kilted Pig and the Fat Cow, at which he introduced diners in the Scottish capital to the "exotic delights" of snake, crocodile, ostrich and kangaroo. Previously Steven worked in the Borders - at the Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course and at the Queen's Hotel in Kelso - before becoming executive chef for the Festival Inns Group.  

Name:               Lenny Hughes

Job Title:                General Manager

Venue:                   Barcelo Edinburgh Carlton Hotel

T:                          0131 472 3000

W:                         http://www.barcelo-hotels.co.uk/

Lenny has been GM at Jurys Inn and more recently with Menzies Hotels -  Menzies Belford prior to the property being sold to Travelodge and then at Menzies Glasgow. Welcome back to Edinburgh! 

Name:                  Tamara Kobiolke

Job Title:                Director of Sales

Venue:                   Hotel Missoni

T:                          0131 220 6666

W:                         http://www.hotelmissoni.com/

New Destination Edinburgh Marketing Alliance Chair

Destination Edinburgh Marketing Alliance is pleased to welcome Alan Johnston as its new Chair of the Board of Directors. Previously a director of global pharmaceutical company Charles River Laboratories, Mr Johnston is currently chairman of the Edinburgh Convention Bureau.

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For more information on DEMA visit http://www.edinburghbrand.com/ 

Congrex UK expands team in Scotland

Congrex is delighted to announce an expansion to their team in Scotland, with the appointment of 3 new staff members in CX UK's Glasgow office: 

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For more information on Congrex visit www.congrex.com