Robert Fritz has been appointed as Executive Chairman at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

A long-time executive with Cascade Investment, the company's majority shareholder, Mr. Fritz has served as Lead Director on the Four Seasons Board since 2022, working closely with the Board and company's executive leadership team to help develop the company's long-term strategic plan.

As Executive Chairman, Mr. Fritz will continue to lead the board and work closely with Four Seasons President and Chief Executive Officer Alejandro Reynal and the company's executive leadership team in guiding the company's long term strategic direction, helping to ensure Four Seasons remains the world's leading luxury hospitality company.

As Chairman Emeritus, Mr. Sharp will remain closely involved with the company he founded more than six decades ago, continuing, as he has throughout his career, to represent the brand, engage with its people and uphold the Four Seasons culture based on the golden rule.

Privately held by majority shareholder Cascade Investment, L.L.C., along with Kingdom Holding Company and Isadore Sharp, through Triples Holdings Limited, Four Seasons is supported by dedicated shareholders aligned around the company's values and long-term strategy.

With more than 130 properties operating worldwide and a robust development pipeline, Four Seasons remains focused on purposeful growth, innovation in luxury hospitality, and upholding the principles that have defined the company since its founding.

Robert Fritz is an alumnus of Cornell | Nolan School of Hotel Administration .