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Posted at 11:08 a.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Wu joins Castle Resorts as EVP, gets board seat

Advertiser Staff

Castle Group Inc. said it appointed entrepreneur Robert Wu as executive vice president of Asian development for its Castle Resorts & Hotels subsidiary.

Wu, who also assumes a seat on the company's board, serves as chief executive officer for the Wu Group, a Hawai'i-based firm specializing in imports from Asia and business consulting about the Asia-Pacific region.

"The rapid growth we have planned has a crucial Asia component, and we fully expect Mr. Wu's insights into the Asia market, as well as his expertise in operating and building businesses in Hawaii, to stand us in excellent stead going forward," said Rick Wall, Castle Group chairman and chief executive officer in a press statement.

"He has not only noteworthy drive and enthusiasm but also established business contacts throughout Vietnam and personal experience that is highly relevant to Castle's Southeast Asia growth."