Barbara Muckermann appointed as Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Kempinski Hotels
The oldest chain of upscale hotels in Europe, Kempinski Hotels, has announced Barbara Muckermann’s appointment to the position of chief executive officer. The largest ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line in the world, Silversea Cruises, is a part of the Royal Caribbean Group, and Muckermann was in charge of it before. She joins the renowned international luxury hospitality brand, which has 82 hotels spread across 36 countries, at a momentous time as Kempinski gets ready for remarkable expansion into new global markets and the arrival of even more magnificent properties.
With a rich history spanning 127 years, Kempinski is extremely proud of the improved quality standards it has introduced to formerly neglected upward mobile markets. In order to further solidify Kempinski’s illustrious reputation around the world, the group plans to add 34 more hotels and residences to its portfolio in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa in the upcoming years.
With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, she has successfully increased sales and profitability while also greatly improving the guest and customer experience for well-known international luxury and travel brands, such as Loro Piana, MSC Cruises, and NCL.
In addition to being a doctorate holder in political science and economics and a joint MBA from Columbia and London Business School, Muckermann is a native German who has lived in Italy, France, and the United States.
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