US: Luxury management company Capella Hotel Group has appointed Roland Fasel as president, responsible for overseeing the group’s two brands: Capella and Patina.
Fasel brings more than 30 years of international hospitality experience to his role with Capella.
He joins from Maybourne Hotel Group where he served as the group’s chief operating officer. Prior to this, Fasel spent six years as COO of Aman.
Additional roles include several general manager positions at hotels such as Badrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz and The Dorchester in Londoner, among others.
Evan Kwee, vice chairman of Capella Hotel Group, said: “Roland brings the rare combination of strategic vision and operational expertise to lead Capella Hotel Group through its next chapter of growth. He has transformed iconic properties by elevating both culture and performance—proving that excellence in luxury hospitality is both an art and a discipline. As we expand globally, we need a leader who can strengthen our competitive position while deepening the culture that differentiates us.”
Highlights:
- Luxury hospitality operator Capella Hotel Group has named Roland Fasel as president.
- Fasel brings more than 30 years of global hospitality experience, including senior leadership roles at major luxury hotel operators.
- He previously served as chief operating officer at Maybourne Hotel Group, which operates luxury hotels such as Claridge’s and The Connaught.
- Prior to Maybourne, Fasel spent six years as COO of Aman Resorts.
- Earlier in his career, Fasel held general manager roles at luxury properties including Badrutt’s Palace Hotel and The Dorchester.
