Rosewood Hotel Group unveils new leadership promotions

Rosewood Hotel Group has announced a series of promotions to its leadership team. The privately owned company is a global lifestyle and hospitality management group which encompasses four brands - Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, New World Hotels and Resorts and Carlyle and Co. Its combined hotel portfolio consists of 48 hotels in 23 countries with nearly 35 new properties currently under development. The new promotions see Agnes Park moved up to executive VP, Legal and General Counsel, and will oversee global legal, compliance, and regulatory functions, “ensuring the utmost standards of legal compliance and excellence are maintained throughout development, operations, and corporate activities”. Trish Luyckx has also been promoted to chief design and project services officer. Luyckx began her tenure with Rosewood in 2015 and has overseen the design of all new builds, conversions, and major renovation projects within the Group’s expanding global portfolio. The company said her “profound expertise” in design and project management has been instrumental in shaping Rosewood Hotel group and its properties worldwide. In this new role, she will continue to lead hotel design projects for the group’s current portfolio and pipeline of new hotels and residences, executing the integration of the brand’s vision into every aspect of its properties. Working closely with Luyckx, Soo Jeong Lee has been promoted to vice president, Design, Global, where she will oversee the design projects for all Rosewood properties worldwide. Soo Jeong has been part of the Rosewood group since 2017. Her key responsibilities will include guiding the creative process, ensuring design consistency, and maintaining the unique identity of each property while fostering innovation and sustainability. In addition, Vicki Hall has been promoted to vice president, Project Services, Global. Joining Rosewood Hotel Group in 2016, it said her leadership will ensure global initiatives are aligned across all regions. In her new role, she will provide guidance on all projects and renovations. Nicole Young has been promoted to vice president, Revenue Management and Distribution, Global. She joined Rosewood Hotel Group in 2017 to drive revenue through the optimisation of revenue management and maximising distribution opportunities across key traditional and emerging channels. In her new position, she will also act as the regional business expert for the Americas while leading the charge in advancing global revenue management and distribution processes and systems. Finally, to support Rosewood’s growth in Europe and optimise its operational excellence, Vincent Billiard has been promoted to a regional role as regional vice president, Central and North Europe and managing director of Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel.