Simon McHendry has been appointed as General Manager at The Upper House

Simon is poised to further build The Upper House's global stature and shape the future of its signature dining destinations. In addition, he will oversee Swire Hotels' sales and revenue team, aligning group performance with long-term strategic growth. A seasoned hotelier with over 28 years of experience in hospitality and commerce, Simon joined the group as General Manager of EAST Beijing in 2016, before moving to The Temple House in Chengdu in 2019, where under his leadership Mi Xun Teahouse earned its first MICHELIN Star. Most recently, as Head of Development & Projects, Simon led design innovation and refining operations for new hotel openings across the group.