Park Hyatt Jakarta is pleased to announce the appointment of Christian Wurm as the new General Manager. Wurm’s previous assignment was as the General Manager of Hyatt Regency Hua Hin & THE BARAI in Thailand. Prior to that, he was also the General Manager of Park Hyatt hotels in Chennai, India, and Sydney, Australia, in an illustrious career with the group that stretches back more than 15 years.
Wurm’s career in the hospitality industry began in 1988 when he completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel Administration Management in Berlin, Germany. He later continued with a Certification in Strategic Hotel Management from Cornell University, Ithaca in New York. Then refined further with GM development training called Foundation for the Future at Hyatt Hotel Corporation.
These professional qualifications are complemented by extensive experience, developed over nearly four decades of work in the hospitality industry. He has partnered with premium brands such as Four Seasons Resorts, Raffles, Rosewood, and Hotel Intercontinental, in a journey that has taken him from Germany to Indonesia via the Maldives, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, India, and Thailand.
This journey has provided him with the skills and experience he needs to galvanize a team of hotel associates and lead them to new heights in their pursuit of excellence. From purchasing and operations to catering and guest experience, he will oversee all activities at Park Hyatt Jakarta, to ensure the very highest standards are being met. Ultimately, his attention to detail and his track record in award-winning hotels will ensure that visitors to Park Hyatt Jakarta enjoy a truly singular experience.
As Wurm says, “I am delighted to have been offered the opportunity to join this ultra-luxury property, and look forward to positioning Park Hyatt Jakarta as a leader in its market.”
