Thursday, August 15, 2024
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Christian Clerc, a distinguished chief within the hospitality business with over 30 years of expertise in operations and administration at a few of the world’s most prestigious luxurious resort manufacturers, has been appointed as the brand new President and CEO of Auberge Resorts Assortment. He’ll succeed Craig Reid, who’s retiring after a decade of management. Clerc’s new function will begin on September 1, 2024, and he shall be based mostly in Auberge’s Bethesda, MD workplace.
Clerc beforehand held the place of International President at 4 Seasons Motels and Resorts from 2016 to 2022, the place he was answerable for overseeing the corporate’s worldwide resort and residential operations. His management prolonged throughout 127 lodges, 51 residential properties, greater than 50 initiatives underneath improvement, and a workforce of fifty,000 workers in 47 nations. Throughout his tenure, Clerc targeted on enhancing firm tradition, making certain product excellence, and driving world enlargement, whereas additionally introducing new enterprise ventures as a part of the corporate’s strategic progress.
“Christian is a dynamic and admired leader in the hospitality industry. His proven approach to luxury customer experiences synergizes perfectly with our vision for Auberge, as we continue to build our highly sought after brand,” mentioned Dan Friedkin, Chairman and CEO of The Friedkin Group and Chairman of Auberge Resorts Assortment. “He has a unique perspective on what a luxury hospitality brand should be and deep expertise in delivering curated experiences at one-of-a-kind properties that exceed the expectations of the world’s most discerning travelers.”
Earlier than his world function at 4 Seasons, Clerc served as President for the EMEA area from 2014 to 2016, managing operations throughout Europe, the Center East, and Africa. His earlier profession included main the famend Resort George V in Paris with regional oversight for Southern Europe, together with varied Normal Supervisor and Regional Vice President roles all through the Americas. After departing from 4 Seasons in 2022, Clerc pursued a spread of initiatives, together with board membership at Artemis RE Companions, chairing the board of duPont Registry Group, and offering advisory providers on world luxurious improvement initiatives.
“I am thrilled to join the Auberge team,” mentioned Clerc. “It’s an honor to have a role in furthering Auberge’s well-earned reputation for creating unique and authentic experiences. I look forward to working closely with our talented team and our strategic partners to continue pursuing this vision of building the leading brand in luxury hospitality.”
