Log inNatalie Busch takes over operations from Premier Inn Germany - Eric Hübbers leaves
Frankfurt am Main, February 20, 2017 -
Natalie Busch, Head of Human Resources at Premier Inn Germany, takes over the management of Eric Hübbers' operations. The previous COO of the German branch of the British hotel chain is leaving the British company at its own request. Busch is supported by Cathy Hopkins, who is promoted to Regional Operations Manager. 
Natalie Busch
Hübbers has been responsible for launching the hotel brand on the German market since 2015 and opening the first Premier Inn Hotel in Frankfurt am Main. Now that he has laid the foundation for a successful future, he now wants to tackle a new challenge. “We thank Eric for his great commitment. The launch of the brand and the opening of our first hotel in Frankfurt were very successful thanks to his commitment and his know-how. We wish him the best for the future, ”said Mark Anderson, Managing Director Property & Premier Inn International of the parent company Whitbread PLC.
In addition to her duties as Head of Human Resources, Natalie Busch takes over the area of Huebbers and is now responsible for the operative business. “We are proud to be able to manage operational business with someone from our own company. Natalie Busch is very familiar with the brand, company structures and our expansion plans, ”says Anderson. Before joining Premier Inn, 41-year-old Natalie Busch held executive positions in the human resources department of several large hotel chains such as Ritz-Carlton and InterContinental, most recently as Area Human Resources Director Central Europe at Marriott. “Thanks to her many years of experience, she knows the hotel market very well. This market knowledge combined with their Premier Inn DNA convinced us to put our ambitious plans in their hands, ”Anderson continued. 
Cathy Hopkins
Management team is strengthened with employees from our own ranks
In addition to Natalie Busch, two other employees are moving into responsible management positions. Cathy Hopkins, previously General Manager of the Hotel Premier Inn Frankfurt Messe and working for Premier Inn for ten years, has been Regional Operations Manager Germany since March 1st, responsible for the opening of new locations in Germany and the day-to-day operation of German hotels. Lennart Schlüchtermann, previously Assistant General Manager of the Hotel Frankfurt Messe, will also become General Manager in Frankfurt from March, taking over the operational management of the Hopkins hotel.
