William Marshall, of counsel, DLA Piper
Marshall, an international trade lawyer, joins from US-based multinational apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch, where he was the sole in-house counsel in Asia. Previously, Marshall was an associate at Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt in New York. Before his law career, he was a licensed US customs broker. '[Marshall's] addition solidifies our position as Asia's leading firm for supply chain advice and structuring,' says Daniel Chan, DLA Piper head of tax for Asia.
Alan Leibman, CEO, Kerzner International
Leibman will work closely with chairman Sol Kerzner on the corporate strategy and planned growth of the Atlantis and One&Only brands worldwide. 'Over the last 17 years, [Leibman] has contributed extensively to Kerzner's success, and his vast experience in this industry makes him an ideal CEO to lead Kerzner into the future,' says Sol Kerzner.
Leibman joined Kerzner in 1994, and has held various positions, including chief operating officer of Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas, president and MD of Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai, and president for Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The South African-born Leibman attended the American Culinary Institute in New York, and the Florida International University, for a bachelor of science degree in hotel and restaurant administration.
Simon Tam, managing director, Lombard Odier
