Kempinski Hotels appoints Massimo Brancaleoni as Chief Commercial Officer

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Published on 12/09/24 - Updated on 23/10/24

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Kempinski Hotels has announced that Massimo Brancaleoni will join the company as Chief Commercial Officer, starting on November 1, 2024. Brancaleoni takes over from Amanda Elder, who is stepping down to explore new opportunities.

Brancaleoni, an Italian national, brings more than 25 years of experience in the commercial sector to his new role. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Sales and Revenues at Silversea Cruises. His career includes 20 years at Costa Crociere, where he held various senior positions, including Senior Vice President of Global Sales. Throughout his career, he has gained international experience, working in cities such as Paris, Genoa, Hong Kong, Madrid, Miami, and Monaco.

“We are thrilled to welcome Massimo, a seasoned tourism leader with an international background and immense strategic expertise. With his in-depth knowledge in Pricing & Revenue Management, Commercial Planning and Operations as well as in Digital Transformation, he will be a great asset to Kempinski in shaping the growth and success as we move into a new era,” “At the same time, we thank Amanda Elder for her incredible commitment to our company over the past nine years and her outstanding motivational and inspiring leadership. We wish her only the best of success for her future and look forward to welcoming her again as a guest in one of our hotels around the globe.”- Barbara Muckermann, Chief Executive Officer Kempinski Group.

Brancaleoni holds degrees from the University of Economics in Genoa and IESE Business School in Barcelona. Since 2022, he has also served as a guest lecturer at Università degli Studi di Genova, focusing on the economics of the cruise, ferry, and yachting industries.

“I am very honoured to join Kempinski Hotels at this exciting point in time” “As the company is working on a new global strategy and will be reviving the brand over the coming years, I am more than happy to be part of this journey and to shape the future of this iconic luxury hotel group as we move forward.” - Massimo Brancaleoni, future Chief Commercial Officer Kempinski Group.

With his extensive background in sales and global strategy, Brancaleoni's appointment strengthens Kempinski’s leadership team as the company continues to expand its luxury hospitality offerings.

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