Dan Clayton has been appointed Vice President, Food and Beverage & Hospitality at Kempinski Hotels
Kempinski Hotels has announced the appointment of a new Vice President - Dan Clayton - to its newly formed product and experience team. Reporting to Chief Product & Experience Officer, Rasha Lababidi, he will lead gastronomy and concepts as part of the broader transformation strategy of Europe's oldest luxury hospitality group. Kempinski's product and experience team will be responsible for transformation across the entire lifecycle of bespoke experiences, from creative ideation to design and meticulous planning to flawless execution and continuous enhancement.
Dan Clayton joins Kempinski as Vice President, Food and Beverage & Hospitality, bringing a broad strategic lens to the evolving guest journey. A recognised voice in hospitality innovation, Dan's expertise spans food and beverage strategy and concept development, experience design, placemaking, and culinary storytelling. His recent role as Director of Strategy and Insights at Keane, and previously at Meraki & Modus, saw him advising global developers and governments on master planning and experience strategy. In addition, he is also the founder and chief food writer at FoodSheikh, one of the region's most influential gastronomy platforms. At Kempinski, Dan will help shape the future of in-hotel experiences - from restaurants and bars to the everyday rituals that define modern luxury.
The global luxury hospitality market, valued at more than US$166 billion in 2025, is experiencing unprecedented transformation as travellers increasingly prioritise wellness experiences and authentic cultural immersion over traditional luxury amenities.
This strategic appointment strengthens Kempinski's product and experience team capabilities as the company continues to elevate luxury hospitality standards across its global portfolio. The addition of Clayton adds to an exceptional team that enables Kempinski to deliver distinctive experiences at the crossroads of local culture, personalisation, luxury, and excellence.
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