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(01/12/23)
 The 562-key Chatrium Grand Bangkok has appointed
Michael Gnaegi as General Manager.

A graduate of École Hôtelière de Lausanne, the
Swiss hotelier has 3 decades of leadership experience in luxury
hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

Michael Gnaegi

“I am delighted to join Chatrium Grand Bangkok and
to meet the entire team at Chatrium Hospitality,” said Michael.
“It is a great honour to lead this outstanding hotel and I look
forward to working with everybody at this distinguished Thai
company to bring warm and authentic hospitality to guests from
around the globe, underpinned by the highest international
standards.”

Michael commenced his career with Four Seasons
Hotels & Resorts, and has since held senior management positions
with leading international hotel groups such as Jumeirah and
Kempinski, before being named as Hotel Manager and General Manager
of Marco Polo hotels in Hong Kong and China, respectively.

In 2015, Michael became the General Manager of
Langham Place Beijing Capital Airport, and more recently led
Rosewood Hotel Group’s New World Dalian Hotel as General Manager
and legal representative.

“We are excited to welcome Michael to the Chatrium
family,” said Rene Balmer, Group General Manager, Chatrium
Hospitality. “With his exceptional skills, commitment to
excellence, and passion for creating unsurpassed guest
experiences, Michael will play a pivotal role in enhancing the
position of Chatrium Grand Bangkok as a leading luxury hotel in
the heart of Siam. We are confident that this appointment will
continue to elevate the hotel’s reputation as the ‘epitome of
elegance’ for discerning travellers.”

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