Group Chief Executive Edouard Ettedgui (Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group)

Edouard Ettedgui joined Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group as Chief Executive in 1998. Under his leadership, the Group's portfolio has increased from 11 to 41 hotels worldwide currently, and is on track to being widely recognised as the best luxury hotel group in the world, operating over 10,000 rooms in key city and resort destinations.

The Group is represented in some of the world's most desirable and strategic locations and continues to gain momentum with dynamic developments in key business and resort destinations in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Additional strategic milestones during Ettedgui's tenure include the development of Mandarin Oriental's exclusive spa concepts, the launch of its residential component, The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, and the development of the Group's Hideaway Resorts in Chiang Mai, Thailand and Riviera Maya in Mexico.

A French national, Mr Ettedgui has extensive international business development and financial experience, most notably with Philips International in the Netherlands, BAT Industries PLC in London and Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited in Hong Kong.

Mr Ettedgui holds a degree from ESSEC in Paris, and has been appointed Advisor of External Trade in Hong Kong by the French Government.