The Peninsula Paris Welcomes New General Manger Katja Henka, Succeeding Mr. Nicolas Beliard

. July 13, 2016

PARIS, FR. July 13, 2016 - Katja Henke began her new post at The Peninsula Paris on 27 June 2016. Prior to joining The Peninsula Paris, Ms Henke was General Manager at The Peninsula Bangkok for three and a half years.

Katja, a native of Hamburg, Germany, started her hospitality career in Switzerland, where at age 18 she embarked on a two-year apprenticeship at the Bernerhof in Gstaad and attended the Schweizerische Hotelfachschule Luzern. Katja's international career has also taken her to France, England and the United States, where she worked as General Manager of Blantyre, a Relais & Châteaux property in Lenox, Massachusetts. She also worked for the

Four Seasons in Washington, D.C. and the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, California. Katja joined The Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels Limited (HSH) in 2011 as Hotel Manager of The Peninsula Shanghai.

From an early age, Katja was fascinated with different countries, cultures and languages. After studying at the Schweizerische Hotelfachschule Luzern, Katja completed internships at the Michelin-starred Santabbondio in Lugano, as well as the Palace Hotel Lucerne.

Katja is not a new face to Paris, and this is a return for her. Early in her career, Katja worked at the prestigious Le Bristol in Paris before moving on to England.

Hospitality is in Katja's blood, and her passion for the profession is undeniable. In her personal life, she is deeply involved in charitable activities which work to improve the welfare of the community, such as offering support to breast cancer projects, underprivileged students, and welfare of animals, especially elephants which are very close to her heart. Katja has significant interest in diverse cultures, as well as cultural discovery. Working in Europe, the US and Asia has given Katja broad cultural experience, helping her to understand desires of high-end travellers from around the world, as well as colleagues from various backgrounds.

About The Peninsula Paris

The Peninsula Paris is a joint venture between Katara Hospitality and The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH).

About Katara Hospitality

Katara Hospitality is a global hotel owner, developer and operator, based in Qatar. With over 40 years' experience in the industry, Katara Hospitality actively pursues its strategic expansion plans by investing in peerless hotels in Qatar while growing its collection of iconic properties in key international markets. Katara Hospitality has set a target of owning and / or managing 30 hotels by 2016 and 30 more over the following decade. Aiming to become one of the leading hospitality organisations in the world, the company is supporting Qatar's long term economic vision. Katara Hospitality currently owns properties spread across three continents: Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Singapore and Thailand. While partnering with some of the finest hotel operators, Katara Hospitality also owns its own operator brands: The Bürgenstock Selection and Merweb Hotels. For more information visit www.katarahospitality.com.

About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)

Incorporated in 1866 and listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (00045), HSH is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development and management of prestigious hotel, commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of transport, club management and other services. The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula Bangkok, The Peninsula Manila, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, and The Peninsula Paris. Projects under development include The Peninsula London, The Peninsula Yangon and The Peninsula Istanbul. The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and St. John's Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; 1-5 Grosvenor Place in London, UK, and 21 avenue Kleber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the Group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; Thai Country Club in Bangkok, Thailand; Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong.

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Christena Bruchey
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310.586.7191

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