Hard Rock International has appointed Murray L. Aitken as the general manager of Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, situated in the Malaysian state of Johor.
Boasting 30 years of hospitality experience, Aitken will lead the team in driving strategies for continued growth and implementing programmes that prioritise guests’ health and safety during their stay.
In his previous stint with Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Aitken played an integral role in opening the company’s first-ever luxury urban properties in Singapore’s Chinatown.
Aitken’s portfolio also includes running his own hospitality consulting and advisory company, as well as helming leadership roles with various luxury hotel groups around the world, including Raffles in South-east Asia, Rosewood in Indonesia, and several properties across South Africa.
