Stephane Mercier

Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead is pleased to announce Stephane Mercier as the newly appointed general manager of the 127-room, 10-suite luxury hotel located in the heart of Buckhead, one of Atlanta's most sought-after neighborhoods. Most recently, Stephane was the general manager of Conrad Cartagena, where he directed daily hotel operations, overseeing finance, sales, marketing and revenue departments.

In Mercier's new role, he will manage the day-to-day operations of the property working closely with all teams, including food & beverage, spa, catering and events. Mercier will serve as a vital ambassador for the luxury hotel as well as the Waldorf Astoria brand.

Mercier's expertise in hospitality spans over two decades, where he has held top management positions with ACCOR brands such as Pullman, Sofitel and Grand Hotel Mercure. Prior to his most recent position at Conrad Cartagena, he held the title of general manager at Conrad Miami, general manager of Hilton Paris La Defense and was the director of operations at the former Hilton Arc de Triomphe.

Mercier holds a master's degree from Groupe IFG and a degree from the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis in Nice, France.