Christoph Mares has been appointed Operations Director, Europe, Middle East and Africa at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Christoph Mares re-joins Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group from his current position of Chief Operating Officer, Emaar Hospitality Group LLC, based in Dubai. Prior to leaving Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in 2008, Mr. Mares had been General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London and was instrumental in positioning the property as one of London’s top-performing luxury hotels. Mr. Mares joined Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in 2000, and held senior management positions within the Group’s portfolio of hotels in London, Paris and Munich. Mr Mares has over 20 years experience in luxury hotel management across the globe. In his new capacity as Operations Director, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Mr. Mares will manage the Group’s current and future portfolio across the region. He will also be responsible for overseeing Mandarin Oriental’s global food and beverage operations, with David Nicholls, Corporate Director of Food & Beverage for the Group, reporting to him. Mr. Mares will report directly to Edouard Ettedgui, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.