Mr. Nessmann ensures that his assigned hotels meet their financial performance targets and comply with corporate operational standards; represents the management company to the owners and shareholders; and sources new hotel development opportunities for the group.  Mr. Nessmann was formerly general manager of Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Taipei from 2001 to 2004.  Previously, he was general manager/area director of operations for Rotana Hotels, Suites & Resorts, based in Abu Dhabi.  From 1993 to 1998, he held general manager/resident manager positions with Traders Hotel, Singapore; Far Eastern Plaza Hotel; and Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.  His previous hospitality management experience includes posts in Malaysia, China, Kuwait and the UK.