The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua has named Jon Gersonde as general manager. Gersonde previously was vice president and managing director at Turtle Bay Resort. Gersonde has more than 30 years’ experience; with 25 years of his leadership positions in Hawaii including vice president of operations, managing director and general manager for properties including the 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, The Royal Hawaiian, Kapalua Bay Hotel and The Westin Maui; and numerous senior hotel positions in Australia, Asia, California, Florida, the Western Pacific and the Caribbean.

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