The Langham, Xintiandi, Shanghai has appointed Hans Schaepman as hotel manager. Schaepman is an experienced hotel professional, with more than 26 years in the hospitality industry and has extensive knowledge in food and beverage operations and hotel management. Originally from The Netherlands, Schaepman has an impressive international career having worked in many high profile luxury hotels throughout Australia, Egypt, United Kingdom and the USA. Prior to his role in Shanghai, he worked for The Langham, Boston, USA as hotel manager for just over three years as well as The Langham, Pasadena, USA as executive assistant manager, Rooms Division.