Vincent Poulingue has been appointed as General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Paris

Mandarin Oriental is pleased to announce the appointment of Vincent Poulingue as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Paris, effective 18 May 2026.

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Bringing over two decades of international luxury hospitality leadership, Vincent Poulingue joins Mandarin Oriental from the iconic Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, where he currently serves as General Manager. His career spans globally recognised brands including Hyatt's The Unbound Collection, InterContinental Hotels Group and Barrière Group. Having held senior leadership roles across France, Portugal, Switzerland and French Polynesia, he is widely recognised for his expertise in repositioning landmark properties, delivering operational excellence and guests' delight.

Vincent holds an MBA in International Hospitality Management from IMHI (Cornell University–ESSEC Business School). He brings a truly international perspective aligned with Mandarin Oriental's global brand and local soul. He will report to Philippe Kronberg, AVP Operations.

Vincent Poulingue is an alumnus of ESSEC Business School – Class of 2002.

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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. The Group has grown from a well-respected Asian hotel company into a global brand and now operates, or has under development, 44 hotels representing close to 11,000 rooms in 25 countries, with 20 hotels in Asia, ten in The Americas and 14 in Europe, Middle East and North Africa.