Kempinski Hotels has appointed Barbara Muckermann the company’s new CEO. Muckermann previously was responsible for leading Silversea Cruises, part of Royal Caribbean Group.
“I could not be more thrilled to be joining Kempinski Hotels as CEO during such a pivotal time for the brand,” Muckermann said in a statement. “I am delighted to play an integral role in this incredibly iconic brand’s next chapter while honoring its rich history, and very much look forward to working in tandem with amazing colleagues globally to continue to make the Kempinski name synonymous with individual luxury.”
“Barbara has always been at the forefront of luxury, and her proven ability to elevate the guest experience while simultaneously maximizing profitability for leading travel brands made her the ideal choice to lead Kempinski Hotels,” said René Nijhof, chairman of the Board of Directors Kempinski Hotels S.A. “Her dynamic, forward-thinking approach will be vital as we continue to usher in a new era of luxury for our brand. As Barbara takes the helm, she will be the first woman in the company’s 127 years of history to lead this iconic brand.”
During her more than 25 years of hospitality experience, Muckermann has expanded sales and profitability at companies like Loro Piana, MSC Cruises and NCL.
A German native who has lived in Italy, France and the U.S., Muckermann is fluent in five languages. A Doctor in Political Sciences and Economics, she holds a joint MBA from Columbia and London Business School.
Kempinski has 82 hotels in 36 countries in its portfolio. The group intends to add another 34 hotels and residences to its portfolio in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa in the coming years.
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