Dr. Timo Gruenert
Appointed CEO of Oetker Collection
At Oetker Hotel Management GmbH in Baden-Baden, Germany
Dr. Gruenert started his career as Assistant to the Managing Partner of Dr. August Oetker KG after receiving his PhD from University of Giessen with a thesis on Mergers & Acquisitions in corporate crisis. Since 2009, Dr. Gruenert and Mr. Marrenbach closely cooperated in creating the Oetker Collection on the basis of the existing hotel portfolio owned by the Oetker Group at that time. By adding a number of prestigious hotels owned by third parties but managed by Oetker Collection, they jointly developed the growth strategy for the company.
Oetker Hotel Management GmbH
The Oetker Collection is the most inspiring selection of masterpiece hotels in the world. Each property is one-of-a-
kind, reflecting the unique European heritage. In the next decade we foresee up to 15 individual places with soul,
carefully nurtured by fine hoteliers who create a strong sense of belonging for our guests.
Recent Appointments at Oetker![]()
Dr. Timo Gruenert - Chief Executive Officer
4 May 2020 — Timo Gruenert, formerly co-managing director and CFO, has become the new CEO of German hotel firm Oetker Collection, succeeding Frank Marrenbach, who resigned at the end of February.
Oetker Collection introduces its new Chief Executive Officer, Dr.
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Henning Matthiesen - Managing Director
13 February 2020 — On January 1, 2020, Henning Matthiesen was appointed the new Managing Director of Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, the principal hotel of the Oetker Collection. The 47-year-old hotelier succeeds Frank Marrenbach who will now devote all his time to his role as CEO of the Oetker Collection.
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Eric Frechon - Consulting Chef.
30 September 2019 — The Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc announces the arrival of Chef Eric Frechon as Consulting Chef.
To celebrate this exceptional date, the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has decided to give a new dimension to the gastronomic experience offered in its various restaurants and bars.
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