Mandarin Oriental has appointed Philippe Kronberg as general manager of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London & AVP operations.
Alongside managing Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, Kronberg will be supporting Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, Mandarin Oriental Paris and the newly managed Mandarin Oriental Lutetia and Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam, which started operating as a Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Wednesday.
“We are delighted to welcome Philippe to Mandarin Oriental. He is an accomplished and highly respected hotelier with an exceptional track record across some of the world’s most prestigious luxury destinations. Philippe’s depth of operational expertise, strategic mindset and people-focused leadership make him ideally placed to lead Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, while also supporting our growing portfolio of landmark hotels across Europe. This appointment reflects our continued commitment to excellence as we strengthen our presence in key global cities,” said Flavia Daudan-Caponi, regional vice president, operations, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.
Kronberg brings more than 30 years of experience in luxury hospitality, spanning operations, finance and commercial strategy. He joins Mandarin Oriental from Shangri-La, where he most recently served as resort general manager in Muscat, Oman, overseeing a multi-property beachfront destination comprising three hotels with more than 640 rooms.
Earlier in his career, Kronberg was general manager of Shangri-La Sydney, with oversight of the Group’s properties across Australasia. His international career also includes general manager roles across Turkey, China, Thailand and Brisbane.
“I am honoured to be joining Mandarin Oriental and to take on the role of General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, alongside my wider operational responsibilities across Europe. Mandarin Oriental is synonymous with legendary service and timeless luxury, and I am excited to work with the exceptional teams to build on the hotel’s rich heritage while continuing to innovate and elevate the guest experience. I look forward to contributing to the Group’s continued growth and success across these iconic properties.”