White Digital Media has new CEO
White Digital Media recently announced significant changes to its senior level staff. As the company enters the fourth quarter of 2011, former Group Managing Director Brian Smith will take over the day-to-day operations as Chief Executive Officer, moving from the company's founding offices in Norwich, UK to its headquarters in Carlsbad. Founder and current CEO Glen White will remain the company's president, overseeing the operations of WDM's global business in a more supporting role.
"By appointing Brian to the position of CEO, this will allow me to remain instrumental to strategy and brand development while working on new ventures outside of the WDM Group," explained Glen White, Founder of White Digital Media. "Brian has been the driving force of organizational development within WDM and as such is suitably poised to continue our growth as our new CEO, 2012 and 2013 look very exciting for the WDM Group."
Brian Smith has served as White Digital Media's Group Managing Director since its inception. As GMD, Smith managed full P & L budget responsibilities for Group sales. Smith was also responsible for safeguarding the conformity and transparency of the legal structure and operations of the company, as well as providing strong support to HR, training and competence development of all personnel on staff. As CEO, Smith will inherit the day-to-day operations of White Digital Media's international business.
The move is one of several changes the company made at the end of 2011. It also announced the hiring of new editors Carin Hall (Energy Digital), Allie Schratz (Business Review Australia) and Jon Walton (Construction Digital) and the re-hiring of Kevin Doyle, former Managing Editor of North America, as senior editor of company profiles.
Hilton Garden Inn gets new general manager
Wave Crest Hotels and Resorts has appointed Regie Brown to general manager of Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach. Brown takes the reins from Bob Moore, who was promoted to vice president and general manager earlier this year and will oversee both the Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad and the new Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa, opening July 2012.
"Regie brings years of experience working for some of the finest hotels in the country," said Moore. "His great training and leadership skills will be invaluable in helping HGI Carlsbad continue to be one of the area's most popular getaways."
Brown has more than 17 years in the hospitality industry, with 10 of those working for Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts. He began his career as night manager at Four Seasons Resort Dallas and steadily worked his way up through the company with positions of increasing responsibility.
Brown most recently served as rooms executive at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach. Brown attended University of Texas Arlington. He currently resides in Carlsbad with his wife and two children.
BI Diamonds has a new graphic design VP
Bella Ideale Diamonds, a Carlsbad-based online retailer of fine jewelry, has appointed Christopher R. Buchanan as vice president graphic design. Buchanan is responsible for website development, maintenance and search engine optimization. Buchanan is based out the corporate headquarters in Carlsbad and reports to the company president.
Buchanan has a bachelor's of arts degree in graphic design and has extensive experience in website development and search engine optimization in the retail jewelry and hotel industries.
Bella Ideale Diamonds, also known as "BI Diamonds", is an Internet jewelry retailer and diamond investment advisor that sells diamonds and fine jewelry at discounted prices. Its staff consists of graduate gemologists and a graduate from the American Institute of Diamond Cutting.
The company recently relocated its corporate headquarters and distribution center to 2382 Camino Vida Roble to increase its product line.
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White Digital Media recently announced significant changes to its senior level staff. As the company enters the fourth quarter of 2011, former Group Managing Director Brian Smith will take over the day-to-day operations as Chief Executive Officer, moving from the company's founding offices in Norwich, UK to its headquarters in Carlsbad. Founder and current CEO Glen White will remain the company's president, overseeing the operations of WDM's global business in a more supporting role.
"By appointing Brian to the position of CEO, this will allow me to remain instrumental to strategy and brand development while working on new ventures outside of the WDM Group," explained Glen White, Founder of White Digital Media. "Brian has been the driving force of organizational development within WDM and as such is suitably poised to continue our growth as our new CEO, 2012 and 2013 look very exciting for the WDM Group."
Brian Smith has served as White Digital Media's Group Managing Director since its inception. As GMD, Smith managed full P & L budget responsibilities for Group sales. Smith was also responsible for safeguarding the conformity and transparency of the legal structure and operations of the company, as well as providing strong support to HR, training and competence development of all personnel on staff. As CEO, Smith will inherit the day-to-day operations of White Digital Media's international business.
The move is one of several changes the company made at the end of 2011. It also announced the hiring of new editors Carin Hall (Energy Digital), Allie Schratz (Business Review Australia) and Jon Walton (Construction Digital) and the re-hiring of Kevin Doyle, former Managing Editor of North America, as senior editor of company profiles.
Hilton Garden Inn gets new general manager
Wave Crest Hotels and Resorts has appointed Regie Brown to general manager of Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach. Brown takes the reins from Bob Moore, who was promoted to vice president and general manager earlier this year and will oversee both the Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad and the new Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa, opening July 2012.
"Regie brings years of experience working for some of the finest hotels in the country," said Moore. "His great training and leadership skills will be invaluable in helping HGI Carlsbad continue to be one of the area's most popular getaways."
Brown has more than 17 years in the hospitality industry, with 10 of those working for Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts. He began his career as night manager at Four Seasons Resort Dallas and steadily worked his way up through the company with positions of increasing responsibility.
Brown most recently served as rooms executive at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach. Brown attended University of Texas Arlington. He currently resides in Carlsbad with his wife and two children.
BI Diamonds has a new graphic design VP
Bella Ideale Diamonds, a Carlsbad-based online retailer of fine jewelry, has appointed Christopher R. Buchanan as vice president graphic design. Buchanan is responsible for website development, maintenance and search engine optimization. Buchanan is based out the corporate headquarters in Carlsbad and reports to the company president.
Buchanan has a bachelor's of arts degree in graphic design and has extensive experience in website development and search engine optimization in the retail jewelry and hotel industries.
Bella Ideale Diamonds, also known as "BI Diamonds", is an Internet jewelry retailer and diamond investment advisor that sells diamonds and fine jewelry at discounted prices. Its staff consists of graduate gemologists and a graduate from the American Institute of Diamond Cutting.
The company recently relocated its corporate headquarters and distribution center to 2382 Camino Vida Roble to increase its product line.
SEND US YOUR ‘MOVES’, Send information on new hires, promotions or appointments to CBJ Editor Jos? A. L?pez at [email protected].