Carlson hires Maersk marketer Krishnan as regional PR head

SINGAPORE - Carlson Hotels has named Maersk marketer Jay Krishnan (pictured) as its first regional director of corporate communications.

Based in its regional corporate office in Singapore, Krishnan will report to Martin Rinck, president and MD of Carlson Hotels Worldwide Asia Pacific.

Rinck commented: This newly created role is a response to Carlson’s upward growth trend and strategy for Asia where we aim to strengthen brand awareness. Jay will help drive Carlson’s position as the most admired hotel company in the region.

Krishan joined from Maersk Group, where she was assistant general manager of communications and branding.