Langham Appoints New Director of E-Commerce
DECEMBER 7, 2009 - Langham Hotels International has appointed Mr. Sean Seah to the role of Director of E-Commerce. He will be responsible for the group's global online presence to ensure that the brand experience is engaging from the second that a customer enters any Langham virtual space.
His remit will include the integration of all the digital brand platforms, driving online revenues, building consistent world-class experiences for guests and partners, and developing innovative online experiences.
Sean Seah joined Langham Hotels International from Travelocity where he held the position of General Manager and was responsible for the launch and establishment of ZUJI - the award winning and dominant travel website in Asia Pacific. Prior to this, Sean held leadership positions with Air New Zealand and Toyota where he lead the rapid development and implementation of ecommerce strategies that delivered global websites and ground breaking online services.
'Sean brings an impressive track record in the online and ecommerce space. He will play a crucial role as Director of E-Commerce in spearheading Langham's electronic marketing strategies to drive market share and brand awareness as the group continues to grow rapidly. We're looking forward to our next chapter of innovation as Sean seeks to deliver new and engaging ways for us to connect with our customers,' said Bob van den Oord, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Langham Hotels International.
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