Fairmont Raffles Hotels International promoted Michael Glennie to president and chief operating officer.

He is responsible for global operations at the company's three brands: Fairmont, Raffles and Swissotel. Previously the company's president of real estate and development, Glennie will focus on growing the brands by "acquiring, repositioning and securing long-term management contracts," according to the company. Before joining Fairmont Raffles in 2005, he served as CEO of Tokyo-based Ripplewood Lodging.