Stopped by the reception last night at the Four Seasons Hotel to say so long to GM Thierry Kennel and to welcome the new GM, Alper Oztok.
Kennel, who opened the hotel here in 2007, was well-liked by people across the St. Louis community. He was a friend to charitable organizations, business types and philanthropic groups. He has been named general manager of the new Four Seasons Hotel and Residences in Denver.
Oztok, who is moving here from the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Mexico, will begin work on March 22. He was circulating at the reception last night with a warm smile and friendly words for all he met.