Dieter Schmitz has been appointed as Managing Director at The Standard, High Line
Schmitz is an accomplished lifestyle and luxury hospitality executive with extensive experience leading openings, renovations and repositionings across the U.S. He joins The Standard, High Line following his role as General Manager of Sofitel New York, where he oversaw the hotel’s comprehensive renovation of its 398 guest rooms and public spaces, while leading a renewed focus on the guest experience. Under his leadership, the property achieved its highest guest satisfaction, employee engagement and financial performance in its 25-year history.
Previously, Schmitz served as General Manager of Lore Group’s Riggs DC, where he led the company’s U.S. debut, and subsequently oversaw the $100 million redevelopment and opening of ADERO Scottsdale, Autograph Collection. He has also opened and operated three new-build Manhattan hotels for IHG, with the properties earning top-tier guest satisfaction and employee engagement scores and recognition among TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Hotels in the USA.
Over the course of his career, Schmitz has led eight major hotel openings, redevelopments and renovations across New York, Washington, D.C., Arizona and California, with experience spanning Accor, IHG, Marriott and independent hospitality groups.