Auberge Resorts Collection has appointed Edward Leenders as the new general manager of The Woodward Auberge in Switzerland.
With a career spanning over 25 years, Leenders brings extensive experience in luxury hospitality to the property. Before joining The Woodward Auberge, he served as managing director at Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria in Brussels, where he led the reopening of the historic Grand Hotel Astoria. Before his tenure in Brussels, he was managing director at Hotel De L’Europe in Amsterdam.
“As we continue this exciting new chapter for The Woodward, Auberge Resorts Collection, we are delighted to welcome Edward as General Manager,” said Mo Elbanna, executive vice president of global operations, Auberge Resorts Collection. “Edward’s passion for excellence, creative vision and extensive international experience will be invaluable as we further solidify The Woodward’s position as one of Europe’s finest hotels.”
Leenders also spent over a decade with Rocco Forte Hotels, holding senior roles at Hotel Savoy in Florence, Hotel Amigo in Brussels and Brown’s Hotel in London. In addition, his international career has taken him to luxury hospitality posts across the United States, Jordan, Seychelles, the UK, Croatia and beyond.
“I am truly honoured to join The Woodward, Auberge Resorts Collection, a property with such a strong sense of place and a legacy as Geneva’s leading luxury hotel. I look forward to working with our talented team to create unforgettable moments for our guests while preserving the unique blend of sophistication and warmth that defines The Woodward and Auberge Resorts Collection. It is a privilege to lead this landmark hotel into its next chapter,” Leenders commented.
