09 Apr 2024
Cordis Hotel Announces Leadership Transition: Craig Bonnor Promoted to Managing Director
AUCKLAND – 5 April, 2024 – Cordis, Auckland today announces a leadership transition, with the promotion of Craig Bonnor to Managing Director, effective April 8, 2024. Bonnor will succeed Franz Mascarenhas, a distinguished hotelier who contributed significantly to Auckland's hospitality industry over the past 11 years.
Craig brings over 30 years of experience in rooms division, business development and general management. He has spent time in properties across Japan, Thailand and Australia, working for brands including Hilton and Carlton Hotels. He has been a General Manager with the Hilton group for over 12 years, and until last year, has been managing the Hilton, Petaling Jaya in Malaysia, a 547 room hotel with sizable event spaces and specialty food & beverage venues. Craig has been in the role of General Manager at Cordis, Auckland since December last year.
“I am incredibly honoured to take on the role of Managing Director at Cordis, Auckland,” said Craig Bonnor. “I am grateful for the opportunity to lead this exceptional team and build upon the very strong foundation established by Franz. I am committed to continuing to deliver exceptional, heartfelt, service to our guests, fostering a positive work environment for our employees, and driving further success for the hotel.”
Whilst stepping back from the Managing Director role, Franz will continue on part time, as an Advisor to Cordis, Auckland supporting and continuing to contribute to the success of the hotel, whilst also supporting LHG's development goal of expanding the company's brand footprint in New Zealand.
“I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished together at Cordis Hotel over the years,” said Mascarenhas. “I wish Craig and the entire team all the very best and I know that they will continue to build upon the strong foundation that the team has created.”
About Cordis Hotel
Cordis Auckland is part of a collection of 5-star timeless hotels by Langham Hospitality Group. The hotel is surrounded by a vibrant neighbourhood in the heart of Auckland at Symonds Street. The hotel has 640 rooms and suites, an exclusive Club Lounge, the largest curated locally-commissioned art collection, state-of-the-art meeting spaces, a fitness studio, swimming pool and the award-winning Chuan Spa. Perfect for gatherings, Cordis Auckland features the city's favourite, Eight restaurant, a unique interactive dining experience with eight specialist kitchens, each dedicated to a different cuisine hosted by an expert chef, the Chandelier Lounge which serves High Tea by Cordis with TWG, and Our Land is Alive, offering the best of New Zealand made food and beverage. Cordis Auckland has been an EarthCheck accredited hotel since 2006, receiving Master Status in 2022.
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