Leon Baum has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Emirates Palace

Leon Baum
Baum, who previously held the same position at Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, will work alongside general manager Holger Schroth, who has been at Emirates Palace since 2013. He brings with him 17 years of hospitality experience and started his Kempinski career in 2006, where he worked his way up to the position of general manager at The Stafford London by Kempinski. Baum will be responsible for daily operations at the hotel, which comprises 394 rooms, 15 F&B outlets, 1.3km of private beach, and 23,000 square feet of meetings and conference space.
General Management Middle East United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi

Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Today the Kempinski Group operates 82 hotels and residences in 35 countries and currently has more than 34 prestigious projects under development around the globe.