Scott Wallen

Scott Wallen has been appointed hotel manager of Rosewood Sand Hill, the luxury hotel located in Menlo Park, California. In his new role, Wallen will utilize his astute leadership skills to oversee day-to-day operations and uphold service standards at the esteemed hotel.

Wallen joins Rosewood Sand Hill with 10 years of experience in global luxury hospitality, having worked in countries such as Ireland, China, Saint Lucia and more. Most recently, Wallen served as director of food and beverage of Rosewood London where he successfully oversaw the strategic and financial directions for the property's celebrated culinary concepts. During his tenure, Wallen's leadership helped the renowned hotel garner numerous prestigious accolades, including the recognition of "Best Hotel" in the 2017 GQ Food & Drink Awards.

Prior to joining Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, Wallen worked as director of food and beverage at the Baccarat Hotel and Residences and Capella Hotel Group, where he managed food and beverage operations at properties in the United States and Singapore. Wallen has also served on the pre-opening teams for Capella Hotel Group properties including Han Yue Lou Hotel Nanjing and The Setai Fifth Avenue. Wallen is an Australian native and graduated from University of Surrey in the United Kingdom with a degree in International Hospitality Management.