Fabien Gastinel has been appointed as General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Osaka
Hilton has announced the appointment of Fabien Gastinel as General Manager of Waldorf Astoria Osaka, as it strengthens its leadership across Asia Pacific to support the continued growth of its luxury and lifestyle portfolio.
Gastinel has built his career across luxury hotels in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa for more than two decades, with a leadership philosophy rooted in creating experiences that connect guests more deeply with a destination. His career has spanned Waldorf Astoria Beijing and Cairo, The Ritz-Carlton Singapore and Armani Hotel Dubai, before taking on general manager roles in Marrakech, Tangier and most recently at Waldorf Astoria Chengdu, where signature restaurant Infinite Luck earned recognition in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Chengdu.
As General Manager, Gastinel will lead Waldorf Astoria Osaka’s next chapter, building on its position as the brand’s first property in Japan to create experiences that celebrate the distinctive character, culture and hospitality of Osaka.