Troon names new international ops director

Troon has appointed Michael Loizou as operations director of its Troon International division.

Loizou moves from his position as director of property transitions for the company in the United States to support Troon International EVP DJ Flanders in overseeing the company’s international portfolio of more than 40 facilities in 20 countries and offices in Switzerland, the UAE and Australia.

“We are thrilled to have Michael join our Troon International team,” Flanders said. “His extensive experience with Troon, both internationally and at our corporate office, marks a strategic move to fortify our presence in Europe and North Africa. Positioning Michael in London will enhance our support to existing and prospective clients, leveraging his corporate insights to access Troon's extensive resources and the expertise of over 500 associates.”

Loizou joined Troon in 2010, beginning his career as golf sales manager at Costa Navarino in Greece. His journey continued with a move to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, where he took up the role as complex sales manager of golf for Troon’s Abu Dhabi portfolio.

In 2015, Loizou moved to the United States and Troon’s corporate team as a Regional Director of Sales & Marketing supporting the revenue generation and marketing efforts of a cluster of Troon’s domestic daily fee, private and resort properties from Arizona to Puerto Rico.

Loizou has worked as director of property transitions since 2018, during which time he has overseen more than 250 property transitions into the Troon family domestically.

“Returning to the Troon International team after a decade at our U.S. headquarters fills me with immense excitement,” Loizou said. “This 10-year journey, filled with crucial client-facing roles, has allowed me to gain a holistic perspective on our relentless commitment to excellence for clients, associates, and partners alike. Collaborating with DJ Flanders and our world-class Troon International team is a fantastic opportunity, and I’m ready to dive in and make an instant impact for our clients.”