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As of today, 1st of April, Valdis Portnajs, who has almost 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has previously managed a number of large hotels in Latvia, will take over the position of the Manager of the shopping and entertainment centre AKROPOLE Rīga. The new manager was selected through a competitive selection process.
"I am delighted that Valdis Portnajs has joined the team of the shopping and entertainment centre AKROPOLE Rīga – our team always welcomes people with a broad and creative vision. The experience of the new manager and his vision for AKROPOLE Rīga to develop even faster is in line with the goals of our Group. Congratulations on the new position and best wishes for success," says Manfredas Dargužis, CEO of Akropolis Group.
"One of the goals of the shopping and entertainment centre AKROPOLE Rīga is to strengthen its leading position among shopping and entertainment centres in Latvia and the Baltics – from today I will be in charge of this. I see my contribution to the further development of AKROPOLE Rīga in transferring the knowledge I have accumulated over almost 20 years in the hospitality industry to the daily operations of the shopping centre, as I believe that there is a lot in common in both areas. My tasks will also include fostering customer loyalty and attracting new customers and further developing even higher service standards. I am grateful to Akropolis Group for their trust and I am delighted to join the strong team," says Valdis Portnajs, Manager of AKROPOLE Rīga.
Before joining AKROPOLE Rīga as Manager, Valdis Portnajs had been working in the hotel and hospitality industry since 2003. During his career, he has worked as Revenue Manager and Sales and Marketing Director at Riga’s Reval Hotel Latvija, Reval Hotel Elizabete, Reval Hotel Rīdzene (currently “Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel”, “Radisson Blu Elizabete Riga” and “Radisson Blu Rīdzene Hotel”). Valdis Portnajs has also worked as General Manager of Astor Riga Hotel, and for the last seven years, he has managed Tallink Hotel Rīga and was one of the Members of the Board.
Valdis Portnajs holds a Professional Master's Degree in Business Administration from Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, a Professional Engineer's Degree in Energy and Electrical Engineering (RTU) and a Professional Bachelor's Degree in Power Supply and Optimisation (RTU).
