Langham Hospitality Group has appointed Bob van den Oord CEO, replacing Brett Butcher, the company announced Wednesday. 

Butcher, who is stepping down, will retain responsibilities within Great Eagle Holdings, which owns Langham, and will remain CEO of the Listed Langham Hospitality Investment Ltd. 

Van den Oord, who currently serves as regional vice president for Europe, the Middle East and North America at Langham, will assume the CEO role on Sept. 1. He has worked at the company for 20 years, holding past titles including COO and senior vice president, sales and marketing. 

As CEO, van den Oord is expected to increase Langham’s global footprint, enhance operational efficiencies and develop the guest experience through new partnerships and digital innovations, according to the company release. He is also tasked with elevating brands including The Langham Hotels & Resorts, Cordis, Eaton and Ying'nFlo.

“I am delighted and humbled to have been appointed to lead Langham Hospitality Group into a new era of success,” van den Oord said in the release. “We have an attractive brand portfolio of iconic hotels, with strong appeal to guests and partners. Supported by our talented colleagues around the world, we will continue to deliver enhanced guest experiences, drive business performance with exceptional results as we serve our guests every day.” 

Lo Ka-shui, chairman and managing director of Langham owner Great Eagle Holdings, added: “Bob is a dynamic business leader with a diverse background and excellent track record of delivery in the hospitality business. He possesses exceptional strategic capabilities, is highly operational effective, and over the years has built great relationships with all our stakeholders and owners.”