The Ultimate Guide to Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Apr 22, 2018, 10:37 am
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Jean-Claude Wietzel is now in Paris GM and RVP at the iconic Four Seasons Hotel George V, taking over from José Silva, who did wonders for this hotel. I am very curious to see Mr Wietzel's approach for Paris. He is coming from Maui, which is a well oiled machine but not really a property I like and Marrakech was very bland and boring when he opened it, which may or may not be down to him, so we shall see! Good to know who is in charge now.
I also heard Lynn Brutman has moved to Park Lane from Hampshire, does anybody know why? Always thought Todd Cilano would leave Doha to lead Park Lane as GM and RVP.
I also heard Lynn Brutman has moved to Park Lane from Hampshire, does anybody know why? Always thought Todd Cilano would leave Doha to lead Park Lane as GM and RVP.
Apr 23, 2018, 7:36 am
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Jean-Claude Wietzel is now in Paris GM and RVP at the iconic Four Seasons Hotel George V, taking over from José Silva, who did wonders for this hotel. I am very curious to see Mr Wietzel's approach for Paris. He is coming from Maui, which is a well oiled machine but not really a property I like and Marrakech was very bland and boring when he opened it, which may or may not be down to him, so we shall see! Good to know who is in charge now.
I also heard Lynn Brutman has moved to Park Lane from Hampshire, does anybody know why? Always thought Todd Cilano would leave Doha to lead Park Lane as GM and RVP.
I also heard Lynn Brutman has moved to Park Lane from Hampshire, does anybody know why? Always thought Todd Cilano would leave Doha to lead Park Lane as GM and RVP.
Interesting about Lynn Brutman, as her role at Park Lane is diminished, but maybe Todd needs someone with a bit more local knowledge, as he has not worked in the UK before, as I recall.
It will be really tough for anyone to fill the shoes of John Stauss!
Apr 23, 2018, 9:31 am
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Jean Claude used to work at FS George V and is a really nice guy and very good with staff and guests alike. I think the problem with FS Marrakech was more to do with ownership than Four Seasons management. Felix Murillo had the same problem when he was GM there. Blaise must have found the secret! Jean Claude does not start work at FS GV until June, when the new Spa opens.
Interesting about Lynn Brutman, as her role at Park Lane is diminished, but maybe Todd needs someone with a bit more local knowledge, as he has not worked in the UK before, as I recall.
It will be really tough for anyone to fill the shoes of John Stauss!
Interesting about Lynn Brutman, as her role at Park Lane is diminished, but maybe Todd needs someone with a bit more local knowledge, as he has not worked in the UK before, as I recall.
It will be really tough for anyone to fill the shoes of John Stauss!
I agree regarding Park Lane... John Stauss surely left his successor one of the best Four Seasons worldwide.
Also heard today Edward Linsley is now in charge of both of their Seychelles resorts, no less. Well deserved, always admired his work. Likely this also stems from Adrian Messerli’s departure. His new title is Senior General Manager
Last edited by scented; Apr 23, 2018 at 9:37 am
Apr 23, 2018, 10:15 am
#454
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Todd has left FS - don’t know yet where he is going to.
Apr 23, 2018, 10:31 am
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Apr 23, 2018, 10:46 am
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4hoteliers.com/features/article/11160
4hoteliers.com/features/article/11086
travelmarketreport.com/articles/Hoteliers-On-the-Move-February-2018
thecaterer.com/articles/520212/exclusive-londons-four-seasons-gms-set-to-move-on
dysfunction..
April 2018
Lynn Brutman has moved to the Four Seasons London Park Lane as Regional Vice President and General Manager.
Lynn Brutman has moved to the Four Seasons London Park Lane as Regional Vice President and General Manager.
March 2018
Lynn Brutman adds Regional Vice President to her General Manager duties at the Four Seasons Hampshire.
Lynn Brutman adds Regional Vice President to her General Manager duties at the Four Seasons Hampshire.
February 20, 2018
Todd Cilano London Four Seasons Park Lane (John Stauss retires).
Todd Cilano London Four Seasons Park Lane (John Stauss retires).
February 6th 2018
His successor will be Todd Cilano
His successor will be Todd Cilano
dysfunction..
Apr 25, 2018, 10:23 am
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Apr 27, 2018, 7:37 am
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Update on this. Todd Cilano is now SVP at Jumeirah, under new CEO Jose Silva (ex RVP and GM George V). Also gone from Four Seasons (Prague) is Rene Beauchamp who takes over Jumeirah Al Qasr and is new head of Spas Worldwide for Jumierah.
Apr 27, 2018, 8:20 am
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Did Chris Norton back in the day take anyone else in senior position with him? Can’t recall. But this is quite something else now...
Apr 30, 2018, 6:53 am
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I don't think this was planned over a long period. The very fact that Todd Cilano actually started work at FS Park Lane then left suddenly, says it all.
Equally Jose Silva left FS GV very suddenly, which is why it has taken so long for FS to find a replacement.
I hear that very big bucks have been offered by Jumeirah - very big.
Apr 30, 2018, 7:48 am
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official announcement of FS Fort Lauderdale is finally out:
https://press.fourseasons.com/news-r...OFwvQWJuIn0%3D
https://press.fourseasons.com/news-r...OFwvQWJuIn0%3D
Apr 30, 2018, 8:02 am
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Not surprised... and those Dirhams come tax free as well! Now very, very qualified team at Jumeirah, but will it help make the brand less soulless? I am not convinced.
At least René Beauchamp in the few times I met with him always seemed to have an understanding of chemical-free, which might help Jumeirah get back on the right track. What I didn’t know however was that his passion for Spas was so big he would take on a SVP leadership role for this department.. always thought he was more of an operational hotelier.
At least René Beauchamp in the few times I met with him always seemed to have an understanding of chemical-free, which might help Jumeirah get back on the right track. What I didn’t know however was that his passion for Spas was so big he would take on a SVP leadership role for this department.. always thought he was more of an operational hotelier.
May 1, 2018, 7:31 am
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Not surprised... and those Dirhams come tax free as well! Now very, very qualified team at Jumeirah, but will it help make the brand less soulless? I am not convinced.
At least René Beauchamp in the few times I met with him always seemed to have an understanding of chemical-free, which might help Jumeirah get back on the right track. What I didn’t know however was that his passion for Spas was so big he would take on a SVP leadership role for this department.. always thought he was more of an operational hotelier.
Not surprised... and those Dirhams come tax free as well! Now very, very qualified team at Jumeirah, but will it help make the brand less soulless? I am not convinced.
At least René Beauchamp in the few times I met with him always seemed to have an understanding of chemical-free, which might help Jumeirah get back on the right track. What I didn’t know however was that his passion for Spas was so big he would take on a SVP leadership role for this department.. always thought he was more of an operational hotelier.
Jun 19, 2018, 1:29 pm
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FS Paris GM RVP Jose Silva now CEO of Jumeirah
FS Doha GM RVP Todd Cilano now with Jumeirah as GM and RVP of Jumeirah Beach Hotel... which almost seems like an insult to me. From a FS to Jumeirah Beach Hotel? Anyone who ever set foot into that hotel knows it's tourist hell.
FS Paris HM Pedro Deakin > now Jumeirah President Brand Operations (ahhh.. finally a President title at age 40)
FS Paris DOSM Florence Dubois > now Jumeirah President Communications Marketing
FS Prague GM René Beauchamp > now with Jumeirah leading Global Spas, not sure in what capacity (did he get the last position left from José?)
Did I miss anything? Now what may seem as the usual roulette in hospitality is now, knowing some more details, almost a raid on FS senior management...
Elsewhere, a few changes:
Ben Trodd 'loved away' from Beverly Wilshire, promoted to SVP Global Sales. Moving from East to West is Peter Humig, now GM there, while Thomas Carreras on first GM assignment at FS Downtown NY (well deserved).
FS Surf Club has a new GM with Cornelia Samara... some of you may know her from her stint at Andaz 5th Avenue... she was one of Hyatt's best and hardest-working GMs and I am personally very glad she is now with FS, where she should be much more comfortable.
In Dubai, Leonardo now taking care of both properties... although this shouldn't be a challenge for him, knowing his passion.
Casablanca has a new GM, new to FS and ex Hilton... not so sure...
I wonder who is in Doha now? And Hampshire?
FS Doha GM RVP Todd Cilano now with Jumeirah as GM and RVP of Jumeirah Beach Hotel... which almost seems like an insult to me. From a FS to Jumeirah Beach Hotel? Anyone who ever set foot into that hotel knows it's tourist hell.
FS Paris HM Pedro Deakin > now Jumeirah President Brand Operations (ahhh.. finally a President title at age 40)
FS Paris DOSM Florence Dubois > now Jumeirah President Communications Marketing
FS Prague GM René Beauchamp > now with Jumeirah leading Global Spas, not sure in what capacity (did he get the last position left from José?)
Did I miss anything? Now what may seem as the usual roulette in hospitality is now, knowing some more details, almost a raid on FS senior management...
Elsewhere, a few changes:
Ben Trodd 'loved away' from Beverly Wilshire, promoted to SVP Global Sales. Moving from East to West is Peter Humig, now GM there, while Thomas Carreras on first GM assignment at FS Downtown NY (well deserved).
FS Surf Club has a new GM with Cornelia Samara... some of you may know her from her stint at Andaz 5th Avenue... she was one of Hyatt's best and hardest-working GMs and I am personally very glad she is now with FS, where she should be much more comfortable.
In Dubai, Leonardo now taking care of both properties... although this shouldn't be a challenge for him, knowing his passion.
Casablanca has a new GM, new to FS and ex Hilton... not so sure...
I wonder who is in Doha now? And Hampshire?