Barbara Muckermann brings over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry
Geneva-based luxury hospitality chain Kempinski Hotels has announced the appointment of Barbara Muckermann as its Chief Executive Officer.
In a press statement, Muckermann brings over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, previously responsible for leading Royal Caribbean Group’s Silversea Cruises, the world’s largest ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line. Her background includes enhancing sales, profitability, and customer experiences for global brands such as Loro Piana, MSC Cruises, and NCL.
The statement adds that she joins the iconic Kempinski brand with 82 hotels in 36 countries at an exciting time, as the hotel prepares for major growth in new regions worldwide.
Kempinski says that it intends to add another 34 hotels and residences to its portfolio in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa in the coming years and to further secure Kempinski’s legendary global position and standing.
René Nijhof
“Barbara has always been at the forefront of luxury, and her proven ability to elevate the guest experience while simultaneously maximising profitability for leading travel brands made her the ideal choice to lead Kempinski Hotels,” says René Nijhof, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Kempinski Hotels.
“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,” adds Nijhof.
“I could not be more thrilled to be joining Kempinski Hotels as CEO during such a pivotal time for the brand. I am delighted to play an integral role in this incredibly iconic brand’s next chapter while honouring 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 Muckermann says.
