Diego Padula has been appointed as General Manager at Kimpton Grand Roatan Resort and Spa

Originally from Montevideo, Uruguay, Padula joins the leadership team at Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa with more than 20 years of experience in opening and managing lifestyle hotels across Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe. Padula most recently served as the General Manager of Soho House Mexico City and Mondrian Mexico City Condesa, where he successfully spearheaded the grand openings of both brands' inaugural Latin American properties. Prior to these roles, he spent six years in the Middle East contributing to the grand openings of the W Muscat in Oman and the W Dubai Mina Seyahi in the United Arab Emirates. In 2006, Padula was recognized as "Maître of the Year" by Placer Magazine, the youngest recipient in the award's history.

Padula continues his successful hospitality career with his new role as General Manager of Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa, where he will oversee the resort's daily hotel operations, maintain quality standards and ensure guest satisfaction. Padula's global hospitality experience has given him a proven ability to localize and elevate established brands from a guest perspective. He is passionate about creating authentic experiences that reflect the local culture and environment, and he is dedicated to building strong relationships with the community.