Luxury hospitality veteran Roland Fasel has been named President of Capella Hotel Group, bringing decades of operational leadership across iconic brands including Maybourne, Aman, Dorchester Collection, and Four Seasons. Fasel will oversee Capella and Patina Hotels & Resorts, guiding global expansion and elevating guest experiences as the group aims to double its portfolio by 2030.
Key Takeaways
- Roland Fasel joins Capella Hotel Group as President, leading global operations.
- Fasel has previously held senior roles at Maybourne Hotel Group, Aman Resorts, and Dorchester Collection.
- He will manage Capella Hotels & Resorts and Patina Hotels & Resorts, maintaining brand excellence.
- Capella aims to double its portfolio by 2030, with new openings in the Middle East and Europe.
- The group has been named Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Hotel Brand three years running (2023–2025).
Fasel’s Career Highlights
- Maybourne Hotel Group: Group COO, overseeing Claridge’s, The Connaught, The Berkeley, Maybourne Beverly Hills, and Maybourne Riviera.
- Aman Resorts: COO (2017–2023), led openings of Amanyangyun (China), Aman Kyoto (Japan), Aman New York.
- Badrutt’s Palace, St. Moritz: GM, managed $80M repositioning.
- Dorchester Collection: 9 years as GM of The Dorchester, Regional Director UK for Coworth Park and 45 Park Lane.
- Early Career: Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts (US) and Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts (Southeast Asia).
Capella Hotel Group Vision
Evan Kwee, Vice Chairman, commented:
“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.”
Fasel will focus on:
- Maintaining operational excellence and brand integrity
- Driving global expansion, including Middle East and Europe openings
- Enhancing guest experiences to strengthen brand love and recognition
Capella currently operates 12 hotels, including six Forbes Five-Star properties, and has been recognized as Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Hotel Brand from 2023–2025.
Why It Matters
The appointment signals Capella Hotel Group’s ambition to scale globally while maintaining the high-touch culture that defines luxury hospitality. Fasel’s experience in repositioning iconic hotels and leading multi-property operations equips the group to compete in increasingly competitive luxury markets.
At a Glance
- New President: Roland Fasel
- Group: Capella Hotel Group
- Brands: Capella Hotels & Resorts, Patina Hotels & Resorts
- Global Expansion Goal: Double portfolio by 2030
- Awards: Travel + Leisure World’s Best Hotel Brand (2023–2025), six Forbes Five-Star properties
- Previous Roles: Maybourne Hotel Group, Aman Resorts, Dorchester Collection, Badrutt’s Palace
