Kristina Snaith-Lense has been appointed as General Manager at The House Collective Shenzhen

Following an almost five year tenure as GM at The Upper House, Kristina will take the helm at the new House in Shenzen ahead of its highly anticipated launch in 2027. The Shenzhen House marks Swire Hotels' first new opening in nine years and its entry into one of the fastest-growing cities in the Greater Bay Area. Kristina will also oversee wellness projects for Swire Hotels, drawing on her deep expertise and personal passion for bringing wellbeing into every aspect of the guest experience. During her 13-year journey with Swire Hotels, Kristina has risen from Assistant Director of Guest Experience to General Manager for The Upper House in 2021. With Kristina at the helm, the House has soared to global recognition, landing a spot in the top five of The World's 50 Best Hotels for two consecutive years and earning accolades for its innovative Wellness Residencies.

Kristina Snaith-Lense

Kristina Snaith-Lense is an alumnus of EHL Graduate & Executive Education – Class of 2010.

General Management Asia Pacific China Shenzhen

Swire Hotels is a group of individual hotel brands who set out to craft extraordinary hospitality experiences for our guests. Our two brands, Upper House and EAST, are found all over the world, with Upper House Chengdu, Upper House Hong Kong, Upper House Shanghai and EAST in Hong Kong, Beijing and Miami. Each of these hotels are exceptionally unique yet joined by a shared appreciation for aesthetics and service excellence.