Human Resources

👑 Kim Jones, after stepping away from Dior Men and Fendi, is launching his eponymous label for A/W 2027, with a majority stake alongside Lucy Beeden and an undisclosed investor. The collection, designed in London and produced in Japan and Italy, emphasizes versatility and will launch online in mid-2027. A Hong Kong store, located in Central Yards, will open in autumn 2027, with more locations planned in Asia. Jones received an OBE in 2020.

📅 Filipe D’Avillez, General Manager of TRIBE London Canary Wharf, has been instrumental in establishing the brand in the UK over the past four years. With a diverse hospitality career, Filipe has launched hotels, developed teams, and created award-winning service cultures. His leadership at TRIBE began before the opening of its first UK property, demonstrating his pivotal role in the brand's expansion and success.

🏨 Filipe D’Avillez, the General Manager of TRIBE London Canary Wharf, has been with TRIBE for about four years. He played a crucial role in launching TRIBE’s first UK property, focusing on hotel launches, team development, and award-winning service cultures. The discussion highlights his extensive career in hospitality and the establishment of the TRIBE brand in the UK.

💻 Jeff Moore will leave Uber, where he was VP of Software Engineering, after seven years. He managed 2,500 engineers on projects like Uber Eats and Uber AI. Previously, he held leadership roles at Amazon, notably with Fulfillment by Amazon and device teams. With over 20 years of tech experience and three US patents, Moore will become Hilton's first Chief Technology Officer in spring 2026, aiming to enhance AI and next-gen technologies under CEO Chris Nassetta.

📍 Nicholas Untermann will become the general manager of Viceroy Park Avenue, set to open in February 2027 in New York City’s NoMad neighborhood. The hotel, located at Park Avenue South and 29th Street, will feature 252 rooms, 15,000+ square feet of event space, and a 2,100-square-foot Wellness Penthouse. Untermann, with 15+ years in hospitality, previously managed Terranea Resort and other California hotels. Viceroy expands globally with projects in multiple locations, including Sun Valley, Idaho.

🏨 Filipe D’Avillez, General Manager of TRIBE London Canary Wharf, joined the company four years ago, prior to the launch of its first UK property. With a diverse hospitality career, Filipe focuses on launching hotels, team development, and creating award-winning service cultures.

🦆 La French Expérience, a new purple rooster initiative by Bpifrance, launched with 40 ambassadors to engage companies in accommodation, catering, travel, leisure, and Tourism Tech. Serge Papin and Bruno Maltor attended the launch aiming to unify 1,000 leaders by 2030. Bpifrance will host events across France. La French Fab, since 2017, has 7,500+ members. Antoine Arvis of Madeho discussed retention challenges, highlighting a four-day work week and AI impacts on hospitality recruitment.

🏠 In this episode, Filipe D’Avillez, General Manager of TRIBE London Canary Wharf, shares his journey in hospitality. With over four years at TRIBE, he has been instrumental in the brand's UK establishment, focusing on hotel launches, team development, and award-winning service culture.

📈 Nancy Johns was appointed senior vice president of commercial strategy at Spire Hospitality in Irving, Texas, in October 2026. She will lead commercial strategy and integrate AI for decision-making. With over 20 years of experience, Johns previously worked with JC Resorts and Crescent Hotels & Resorts. Richard Sandoval, Spire's CEO, emphasized her role in enhancing hotel performance. Johns chairs the HSMAI Americas Marketing Advisory Board and was named one of HSMAI’s Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in 2025.

🍴 October 2026, London: Hotel Café Royal on Regent Street appoints Alex Cooper as Hotel Manager and Jude Rozario as Executive Chef. Cooper, previously Director of Food & Beverage at The Berkeley, joins the Executive Committee, overseeing operations including rooms, engineering, and events. Rozario, with a rich background in top culinary institutions like NOMA and Eleven Madison Park, leads the culinary direction. Both appointments aim to enhance the hotel's prestigious standing in the hospitality industry.