Amanda Hyndman, who joined the company in 2007, has been promoted to the position of Chief People Officer. Francesco Cefalú, who joined the company in 2016, has been promoted to the role of Chief Development Officer.
Laurent Kleitman has been appointed as Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental International Limited with effect from 1 September 2023. He will succeed James Riley who has been the Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental since 2016 and will be stepping down.
Christian will continue in his role as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen, meanwhile also overseeing the operations at Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou and Mandarin Oriental, Sanya.
Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino will bring the Group’s brand to Greece for the first time when it opens in Summer 2023. This luxury retreat is located in the southwest Peloponnese and is part of Costa Navarino, a sustainably driven destination.
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, the iconic hotel that first defined luxury in Singapore's Marina Bay in 1987, is temporarily closing its doors to undergo a six-month transformation. Re-opening in September 2023, the hotel will offer a brand-new look and feel.
Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes has added the Uluwatu Estate in Bali to its portfolio for 2023. The eight-bedroom estate is the first property in Asia to join the collection.
Prior to Mandarin Oriental, Macau, Franck joined one of the flagship hotels of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group located in Thailand as Hotel Manager in 2016.
The beachfront palace features renovated rooms, innovative dining experiences, and brand-new spa and sports facilities.
The new luxury resort is being developed by Spanish based Blasson Property Investments and comprises a significant reconstruction and redesign of the former H10 Punta Negra hotel which occupies an iconic peninsula on the Costa d'en Blanes in the southwest of the island.
Christian brings a wide range of experiences to his new role in South China, having joined Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group at its flagship property, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong in 2010.