Rosewood Hotel Group Appoints New COO and VP Operations EMEAC
- EDITOR
- May 9
- 3 min read
HONG KONG, May 9, 2025 – Rosewood Hotel Group, one of the leading global lifestyle and hospitality management groups, is delighted to announce the appointment of two new corporate executives who will reinforce our strategic vision of becoming the global powerhouse in luxury, travel and lifestyle and further elevate our operational strengths.
Anthony Ingham, the Group’s new Chief Operating Officer, will begin his term on September 1, 2025, reporting directly to Sonia Cheng, the Group’s Chief Executive Officer. Anthony brings decades of experience to his new role and will be instrumental in shaping the Group’s operations and strategy to achieve its vision. He will also be responsible for enhancing the guest experience and driving operational and commercial success across all the Group’s properties while leading the global teams across operations, commercial, CRM, retail, wellness, digital and e-commerce.
“I am thrilled to be joining the Rosewood team at a pivotal moment in the Group’s substantial growth phase, as it develops one of the most robust luxury pipelines in the industry,” said Anthony Ingham. “It’s an exciting opportunity to contribute further to the extraordinary work that has been done to date to position Rosewood as one of the most innovative and creative brands in the luxury lifestyle space.”
A seasoned veteran of the luxury and lifestyle hospitality sectors at global hotel groups, including InterContinental, Starwood and Marriott International, Anthony has extensive experience in leading large global portfolios of luxury hotels, specializing in brand strategy, experience design, operational transformation and commercial performance. He was responsible for spearheading the holistic brand transformation of W Hotels following the acquisition by Marriott International and has a decade of experience in shaping the brand proposition, experience and marketing for over 120 Luxury Collection Hotels globally. He will join Rosewood Hotel Group from The Hong Kong Jockey Club, where he led the membership club business, the hospitality operations of two of the world’s leading racecourses, and the Club’s overall brand, marketing and customer experience strategy.
To further elevate the Group’s operational strengths, the Group is also welcoming Luca Finardi as Vice President, Operations, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Caribbean Atlantic (EMEAC), on June 1, 2025. An accomplished hotelier with over 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Luca spent the past decade establishing Mandarin Oriental’s Italian portfolio and was most recently General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Paris and Area Vice President, Operations for France, Italy and Czech Republic.
“I am honored to join Rosewood and look forward to contributing to the Group’s success by embracing its vision and values as it pursues its quality growth strategy,” said Luca Finardi. “This is a definitive moment for the Group, and it is a privilege to be part of the team, shaping its operational ethos and bringing positive impact in our communities.”
Luca will report to Anthony and partner closely with Managing Directors of Rosewood’s properties and key internal stakeholders to oversee the operational strategies of the Group’s portfolio and sustain its quality growth in the EMEAC region. Together with the Vice Presidents, Operations for Americas and Asia Pacific, Luca will also play a pivotal role in identifying opportunities for optimization and developing best practices as the Group continues to expand its footprint and solidify its leading position.
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