Kempinski Hotels announces the appointment of Barbara Muckermann as General Manager

Kempinski Hotels Barbara Muckermann Chief Executive Officer

Kempinski Hotels has announced the appointment of Barbara Muckermann as General Manager. Muckermann was previously responsible for running Silversea Cruises (part of Royal Caribbean Group), the world’s largest ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line. It joins an iconic global luxury hospitality brand with 82 hotels in 36 countries at an exciting time as Kempinski prepares for impressive growth in new regions around the world and more spectacular properties on the horizon.

Kempinski intends to add a further 34 hotels and residences to its portfolio in the coming years across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa to further strengthen Kempinski’s legendary global position and stature.

René Nijhof, Chairman of the Board of Kempinski Hotels SA, said: “Barbara has always been at the forefront of luxury, and her proven ability to elevate the guest experience while maximizing profitability for leading travel brands has made her the ideal choice to lead Kempinski hotels.”

Nijhof said: “Her dynamic, forward-thinking approach will be key as we continue to usher in a new era of luxury for our brand. When Barbara takes the helm, she will be the first woman in the company’s 127-year history to lead this iconic brand.

Barbara Muckermann said: “I couldn’t be more excited to join Kempinski Hotels as CEO at such a pivotal time for the brand. I am delighted to have the opportunity to play an integral role in the next chapter of this incredibly iconic brand while honoring its rich history, and I look forward to working with incredible colleagues around the world to continue to make the Kempinski name synonymous with personalized luxury.”

Barbara joins an iconic global luxury hospitality brand with 82 hotels in 36 countries as it prepares for impressive growth in new regions around the world with more spectacular properties on the horizon.