Rosewood Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Anthony Ingham as chief operating officer and Luca Finardi as vice president, operations, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Caribbean Atlantic (EMEAC). Ingham’s appointment will be effective on September 1st and Finardi’s on June 1st.
Ingham brings extensive experience in the luxury and lifestyle hospitality sectors at global hotel groups, including InterContinental, Starwood and Marriott International, to his new role. He has led large global portfolios of luxury hotels, specializing in brand strategy, experience design, operational transformation and commercial performance. Notable achievements include spearheading the brand transformation of W Hotels following the acquisition by Marriott International and a decade of experience in shaping the brand proposition, experience and marketing for over 120 Luxury Collection Hotels globally.
“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,” he said. “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.”
Ingham will join Rosewood Hotel Group from The Hong Kong Jockey Club, where he currently leads the membership club business and the Club’s overall brand, marketing and customer experience strategy.
With over 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Finardi has 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 the 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,” he said. “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.”
Finardi will report to Ingham and partner closely with managing directors of Rosewood’s properties and key internal stakeholders to oversee the operational strategies of the group’s portfolio in the EMEAC region.
