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LOCAL Saturday 20 July 2019

Divi Resorts Promotes Pearl Lake to General

Manager of Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort

Pearl Lake takes over the position currently held by

retiring General Manager Gerrit Griffith

ORANJESTAD, ARUBA – Divi An Aruban local with a eral Manager on the island
Aruba Phoenix Beach Re- husband of 23 years, five and the second female
sort is proud to announce children, and two grand- General Manager at Divi
that Rooms Division Man- children, Lake has over 20 Aruba Phoenix Beach Re-
ager Pearl Lake will be the years of hospitality experi- sort, after Astrid Muller.
resort’s next General Man- ence with 12 of those years
ager, effective August 1, spent at Divi Aruba Phoenix “We are very proud that
2019, taking over the posi- Beach Resort. nearly half of our current
tion formerly held by Gerrit General Managers are
Griffith for 11 years. “Pearl started as the Front women,” continues Gala-
Desk Supervisor back in verna, “she joins our two
“I am ecstatic to become 1999 and over the past 10 other female General Man-
the General Manager of years has worked her way agers, on St. Maarten and
the Divi Phoenix,” said Lake. up the ranks, proving her- Bonaire.”
“My goal in life has always self as a valuable member
been to make an impact of the team,” said Marco “As sad as I am to end my
in someone’s life by bring- Galaverna, Divi Resorts 43-year career with Divi
ing out the best in them, President & COO. “As a Resorts, I leave knowing
helping them realize their local and one of our own- that Pearl will be taking
full potential and assisting ers, members and guest’s over,” said Gerrit Griffith, will take great care of this the five stunning Caribbe-
in developing their skills. This favorite managers, Pearl is Divi Aruba Phoenix’s re- beautiful resort.” an islands of Aruba, Barba-
was always my focus as the the perfect fit for the posi- tiring General Manager. dos, Bonaire, St. Croix, and
Rooms Division Manager, tion.” “She’s a strong leader with About Divi Resorts St. Maarten.
but becoming the Gen- an upbeat personality and Divi Resorts is the vacation For more information on
eral Manager allows me to Lake is one of only a hand- an eye for creating the expert of the Caribbean, Divi Resorts, call 1-800-367-
broaden this reach.” ful of female Arubans to best vacation experience with a collection of seven 3484 or visit www.diviresorts.
hold the position of Gen- for guests, so I know she premium resorts spanning com.q