Peninsula Hotels announced that Luc Delafosse will take on the post of managing director at The Peninsula Paris from 2nd March.
Delafosse succeeds Vincent Pimont who was recently hailed managing director of Peninsula Hotels’ flagship property The Peninsula Hong Kong.
Commenting on the appointment, Peninsula Hotels chief operating officer Gareth Roberts declared: “We are pleased to welcome Luc Delafosse to The Peninsula Hotels. He has extensive experience in the luxury hospitality industry that makes him well-suited to steer The Peninsula Paris into its next chapter.”
Incidentally, Delafosse joins The Peninsula Paris as the iconic palace hotel celebrates its 12th anniversary.
Extensive experience
Delafosse brings extensive international luxury hospitality experience to the post, having held senior leadership roles in key hotels in global cities including London, Beverly Hills, Paris, Monaco, Dubai, and Riyadh.
As managing director for The Peninsula Paris, he will oversee all hotel operations, lead strategic commercial initiatives, and steward the brand’s commitment to authentic and exceptionally personalised hospitality.
Over the course of his career, Delafosse has worked with some of the world’s iconic hotels, including The Ritz London, Hôtel de Crillon Paris and Burj Al Arab Dubai.
Most recently, he served as vice-president of hospitality and F&B management at Al Khozama Group in Riyadh, where he managed a broad portfolio of hotels.
This particular post likewise involved asset management of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Riyadh and restaurants in Riyadh such as the internationally recognised La Petite Maison (LPM.)
He has also provided strategic oversight on operations, brand development, project management, and asset management.
His work not only strengthened guest experience standards but also delivered measurable performance improvements while supporting the creation and growth of new hospitality concepts and assets.
Delafosse said of his appointment: “I am truly honoured and excited to join The Peninsula Paris as Managing Director. The Peninsula brand represents the pinnacle of luxury hospitality, blending timeless elegance with exceptional service. I look forward to working with the talented team in Paris to further elevate the guest experience and continue strengthening the hotel’s position as one of the capital’s leading luxury hotel destinations.”
