Luxury hotel group Kempinski Hotels has appointed Barbara Muckermann as CEO. She previously led Silversea Cruises (part of Royal Caribbean Group), a luxury and expedition cruise line.
“I could not be more thrilled to be joining Kempinski Hotels as CEO during such a pivotal time for the brand,” she said. “I am delighted to play an integral role in this incredibly iconic brand’s next chapter while honoring 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.”
René Nijhof, chairman of the board of directors, Kempinski Hotels S.A., added, “Barbara has always been at the forefront of luxury, and her proven ability to elevate the guest experience while simultaneously maximizing profitability for leading travel brands made her the ideal choice to lead 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.”
During her more than 25 years of hospitality experience, she has expanded sales and profitability as well as significantly upgraded the guest and customer experience for leading global brands in luxury and travel including Loro Piana, MSC Cruises and NCL.