Hard Rock International has promoted Andrew Nasskau to be its new vice president of operations development, the company announced in a release.

Nasskau had been serving as area vice president of operations, responsible for management, operations and preopening of Hard Rock hotels in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India.

In his new role, he will oversee pre-opening global operations and development for the brand.

“With more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Andrew is the perfect fit for the position of vice president operations development and we look forward to seeing his continued success,” said Dale Hipsh, senior vice president of hotels, Hard Rock International. “From serving guests to hoteliers, Andrew’s career has been a stadium tour packed with sellout dates in London, Dubai, Tenerife and more.”

Hard Rock has been expanding globally, including in the Caribbean, where it is developing a major new project in Santo Domingo.

— Caribbean Journal staff