RIDGEFIELD, Conn. (July 12, 2022) – Guido Kerpel, COO of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, announces that Glenn Bowie has been named general manager of the Westin Nova Scotian. Bowie has worked with New Castle for more than 25 years and most recently served as the area director of sales and marketing for the company’s Canadian Division. In that role, Mr. Bowie was responsible for the leadership and overall direction of sales and catering for six of New Castle’s Canadian properties.
“Glenn has been an instrumental part of our company and the Westin Nova Scotian for more than two decades. He started in the sales department of the hotel and has proven himself as a valuable leader in sales, marketing, coaching and management,” said Guido Kerpel. “He is the perfect leader to take over the position of general manager of the Westin Nova Scotian.”
“I’m very excited about all aspects of my new position, but especially to be working with the new and experienced leaders and associates who are demonstrating amazing promise. They will be the future leaders of our company and I’m glad to have the opportunity to work alongside them,” said Glenn Bowie.
Before he served as the area director of sales and marketing for New Castle, Mr. Bowie spent 12 years in the sales department of the Westin Nova Scotian. He was the area director of sales, director of sales and director of corporate sales. He began his career in the hospitality industry as a bellman and concierge at the Sheraton Halifax.
Mr. Bowie received his Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) Degree from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is an active leader in the national association of Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada and is/was a key contributor to some of the most successful area charities, including Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Halifax Ribfest and One Hundred Men Who Give a Damn. Mr. Bowie is the recipient of many professional awards and accolades, including New Castle’s top salesperson and Leader of the Year.
