James Murphy

About

After starting my working life in the finance sector I commenced a rewarding career in the hotel industry in 1993. Since then I have worked in 4 and 5 star hotels in Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, England and Ireland; covering all markets from CBD hotels to resorts. In addition to extensive practical experience I hold a Master of Business Administration with a major in finance. I have worked for the Accor Hotel Group for 17 years. Currently employed as GM of Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort, I am also AGM Luxury Brands with responsibility for 9 other hotels.

Experience

• Accor Hotels (24 yrs 4 mos)
  • Area General Manager - Luxury Hotels, Southern Thailand
    Aug 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 11 mos

    GM Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort & Area General Manager for Accor luxury hotel brands in Southern Thailand

  • Area General Manager - Central Vietnam
    Jan 2015 - Jul 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos

    GM Novotel Danang Premier Han River & Area General Manager, Central Vietnam

  • General Manager
    Mar 2002 - Dec 2015 · 13 yrs 10 mos

• Deputy GM at Jurys Doyle Hotel Group
  Jun 1999 - Feb 2002 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  Jurys Inn London (220 keys)

• General Manager at Renshaws Hotel
  Jan 1999 - May 1999 · 5 mos

  GM of accommodation, bars, restaurant and night club