Sofitel London Heathrow appointed Operations Manager and Director of Food and Beverage

Monday, June 25, 2018

operated by the Arora Group has announced the appointment of Operations Manager James Murphy, and Director of Food and Beverage, Patrick Mudalige.

James Murphy has 13 years’ experience in the hotel sector, and is moving from within the Arora Group. James was Meetings and Events Operations Manager at the Arora managed and owned Inter Continental London – The O2, during its launch. He also has experience of Sofitel London Heathrow, having worked as Meetings and Events Operations Manager for the hotel between 2011 and 2015.

Patrick Mudalige has worked in some of the world’s most prominent hotels including Hilton International, Burj Al Arab and Waldorf Astoria. Patrick later transitioned into senior roles in hotels including Marriott International, Boscolo Hotels, St Regis Hotels and Autograph Collection Hotels.

He is a bronze, silver and gold medallist of the Craft Guild of Chefs and a member of Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. Patrick started at Sofitel London Heathrow earlier this month.

Sofitel London Heathrow is a popular luxury meeting and leisure hotel. This luxury hotel provides the business travellers and conference delegates with 45 flexible meeting rooms, including the Arora Suite which can accommodate up to 1,300 people for a theatre style conference. Additional facilities allow delegates to hire separate office spaces as well as serviced reception areas.

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