Accor has introduced the appointment of Stephen Alden to the twin function of chief government Raffles and Orient Categorical.
He’ll take up the place on Might third.
Alden will report on to Sébastien Bazin, Accor chief government, and can turn out to be a member of the group government committee.
Bazin declared: “We’re happy to welcome Stephen, a extremely revered and visionary chief inside the worldwide luxurious lodge area.
“His expertise and experience will strongly contribute to additional constructing momentum of our Raffles model and to creating the extremely anticipated launch of the Orient Categorical lodge model an incredible success.”
Alden most lately created and launched the Dedica Anthology model in 2017, encompassing a portfolio of 9 distinctive properties throughout Europe.
He’ll additional construct each manufacturers by distinctive programming, devoted crew cultures and accelerated progress.
Alden stated: “It’s a privilege to be taking up the stewardship of those two magnificent manufacturers.
“I’m drastically trying ahead to this subsequent episode, working carefully with all practical and operational groups and leveraging Accor’s distinctive expertise and sources globally.
“We’ve a novel alternative to speed up Raffles’ ahead momentum, in addition to to reignite the Orient Categorical model, efficiently bringing its glamour and timeless qualities to a brand new era of lodges beginning with our first property in Rome.”
Stephen skilled in Switzerland and moved into the posh lodge enterprise, the place he has targeted his profession ever since.
With Starwood he opened the St Regis in New York and led the St Regis and Luxurious Assortment manufacturers globally.
He was chief government for 9 years of Maybourne Lodge Group, whose flagship properties embrace Claridge’s, the Connaught and the Berkeley.
