Luca Finardi has been appointed Vice President, Operations EMEAC at Rosewood Hotel Group
Rosewood Hotel Group, one of the leading global lifestyle and hospitality management groups, is delighted to announce the appointment of a new corporate executive who will reinforce our strategic vision of becoming the global powerhouse in luxury, travel and lifestyle and further elevate our operational strengths.
The Group is welcoming Luca Finardi as Vice President, Operations, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Caribbean Atlantic (EMEAC), on June 1, 2025. An accomplished hotelier with over 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Luca spent the past decade establishing Mandarin Oriental's Italian portfolio and was most recently General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Paris and Area Vice President, Operations for France, Italy and Czech Republic.
Luca will report to Anthony Ingham, the Group's new Chief Operating Officer, and partner closely with Managing Directors of Rosewood's properties and key internal stakeholders to oversee the operational strategies of the Group's portfolio and sustain its quality growth in the EMEAC region. Together with the Vice Presidents, Operations for Americas and Asia Pacific, Luca will also play a pivotal role in identifying opportunities for optimization and developing best practices as the Group continues to expand its footprint and solidify its leading position.
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