Gilles Stellardo has been appointed as General Manager at Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York
Born in Nice, France, Gilles was immersed into the hospitality industry from a young age. His grandparents were in the restaurant business, and his parents owned five hotels across Nice, Menton, and Lyon. In addition, his great grandfather's brother was the co-owner of Fouquet's Brasserie in Champs Elysée. After a successful career as a classical ballet dancer, Gilles began his hospitality career in 1993. Through many years of experience in hotels across Europe, Gilles gained a high level of expertise in the luxury hotel industry, most recently working as the Managing Director for the Mercer Hotel in New York.
Gilles will lead the operations at Hotel Barrière Fouquet's New York, bringing three decades of experience to the property's opening team. Before joining Hôtel Barrière Fouquet's New York, Gilles helped open luxury hotels in Nice, Cannes, Rome, and New York. Spending time in both New York and France, Gilles brings crucial knowledge to property, as the hotel looks to blend both cultures seamlessly.