Oetker Collection Appoints Jean-Marie Le Gall as General Manager of the Woodward, Geneva
Oetker Collection is pleased to announce that Jean-Marie Le Gall has been appointed General Manager of The Woodward in Geneva. He commenced his role on April 3rd 2024.
A highly respected hotelier with exemplary leadership skills, in Le Gall's most recent role as General Manager for Hotel Fouquet's Paris, he demonstrated an ability to deliver outstanding results inclusive of taking on the responsibility of Acting General Manager for the opening of the hotel brand's New York outpost.
A French native, who is fluent in English and Spanish and proficient in Arabic, Le Gall has an impressive background in cross-functional team management, project planning, economic analysis, and total quality management. Le Gall's tenure as Director of Sales and Marketing at prestigious establishments such as the Plaza Athénée Paris and Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris further highlight his extensive skill set.
Timo Gruenert, CEO of Oetker Collection, said: "We are delighted with Jean-Marie joining Oetker Collection as the General Manager of The Woodward. Given the masterpiece that this hotel is, this appointment presents an exciting opportunity for Jean-Marie to continue his track record of excellence. He is a passionate and caring professional who shares our meticulous attention to detail. Jean-Marie's leadership style is inclusive and based on making an emotional connection, which draws out the best in his teams and this very much resonates with us as a company."
Of his new appointment at The Woodward, Jean-Marie Le Gall comments: "It is truly exciting to join the prestigious Oetker Collection family and lead a property as special as The Woodward. I have a vision for its next chapter and I'm excited to bring the teams on this journey as we further enhance and elevate the guest experience together at Geneva's first all-suite hotel."
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