Philippe Leboeuf leaves Raffles to become Dorchester Collection CEO

The award-winning and seasoned hotelier, Philippe Leboeuf has in-depth experience across regional roles in the luxury sector on multiple continents. His strategic vision, leadership, expertise in operations and organisational culture, combined with his extensive experience with new openings, will continue to position Dorchester Collection at the forefront of luxury hospitality.

Philippe has been Director General of Concorde Hotels, owned by Taittinger, where he oversaw 19 owned and 70 affiliated hotels. Additionally, he was a Board Director of Leading Hotels of the World and has held many other senior leadership positions such as Regional Vice President of Operations for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Vice President Operations for Rosewood and General Manager of Claridge’s. In his most recent position, as Managing Director of Raffles London, he oversaw the successful opening of the hotel.

Commenting on this appointment, Christopher Cowdray, President of Dorchester Collection, said: “Keeping the Dorchester Collection renowned culture and values alive was key in the selection of Philippe as CEO. Driven by purpose and excellence, he is highly respected globally by many stakeholders including owners, the travel trade, the media and partners, and especially employees and guests.”

Leboeuf remarked: “As Dorchester Collection hotels write the history of their destinations and have a special alchemy that brings them together, I’m greatly looking forward to taking the company legacy and storied heritage to the next stage.”

A graduate of Cornell University and HEC Management School in Paris, Philippe is fluent in four languages: English, French, Italian and Spanish. In addition, he was awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour by the French government.

Last year, Leboeuf was revealed at Hotel Designs’ Hotelier of the Year at The Brit List Awards 2024, which was held at famous London music venue, Ministry of Sound. The judges said: “Philippe is heralded as a true leader in the industry who holds his team close to his heart and has put Raffles London at The OWO on the map as a unique destination hotel.” The whole team wishes Philippe the very best in his new position at Dorchester Collection.

Philippe Leboeuf collects his award for Hotelier of the year at The Brit List Awards 2024

What is the Dorchester Collection?

Dorchester Collection is a portfolio of the world’s foremost luxury hotels and residences. The unique properties are all legendary, with rich heritages and worldwide reputations as places offering the most sought-after experiences of good living, charm, elegance, and unparalleled standards of service.

The current portfolio includes the following hotels: The Dorchester London, 45 Park Lane London, Coworth Park Ascot, Le Meurice Paris, Hotel Plaza Athenee Paris, Hotel Principe Di Savoia Milan, Hotel Eden Rome, The Lana Dubai, The Beverly Hills Hotel Beverly Hills, Hotel Bel-Air Los Angeles, and due to open in 2028 – The Alba Dubai and Tokyo as well as a number of existing luxury residences in partnership with Clivedale and Omniyat.

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