Carl Henderson has been named as the new general manager of iconic luxury hotel Sandy Lane in Barbados.

Formerly the general manager of Parrot Cay resort in Turks and Caicos, Henderson has more than 20 years in the industry, including senior management positions with Aman Resorts, Chewton Glen, Orient Express Trains and Cruises and Frégate Island in the Seychelles

British-born Henderson will be responsible for the full day-to-day running of Sandy Lane’s hotel operations.

Commenting on the appointment, Michael Pownall, chief executive, said, “We have now completed the task of strengthening our senior management team, I believe we have all the relevant luxury resort experience necessary to ensure we take Sandy Lane to new higher levels of success in the coming years.”

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By Emily Manson

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