Bernold Schroeder is the CEO and Managing Partner of MINPER Hotels, a Singapore–Chinese joint venture specializing in third‑party hotel management and development across Asia Pacific and China. A seasoned hospitality leader with over 30 years of global experience, he has led, scaled, and transformed luxury hotel companies with a strong focus on long‑term value creation.
Before MINPER, Bernold served as CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of Kempinski AG, delivering record profitability and top global rankings in employee engagement, guest satisfaction, and quality. His career also includes senior leadership roles as CEO of Pan Pacific Hotels Group (Singapore), CEO of Jin Jiang International Hotels (Shanghai), and Managing Director of Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, spanning Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Educated in Germany and further trained through executive programs at Cornell University and Stanford–NUS, Bernold divides his time between Switzerland and Singapore.
A passionate sportsman, he believes high performance in business stems from energy management, teamwork, and resilience—principles he draws from competitive sport. Guided by the philosophy that “people drive product, and product drives profit,” he focuses on empowering teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Recognized for his vision, operational discipline, and stakeholder alignment, Bernold continues to build high‑performing cultures and drive sustainable growth in the global hospitality sector.