This page names who runs the 7 JW Marriott hotels on the world's leading hotel lists, each with a dated source. It is part of the full record of who runs the world's best hotels and changes as appointments are confirmed. JW Marriott is part of Marriott International.
Last updated 14 November 2026. 7 hotels in 5 countries. Methodology and corrections.
Who leads JW Marriott
Tina Edmundson, President, Luxury, Marriott International. The full executive team of Marriott International is on its page (source, read 14 November 2026).
The hotels and who runs them
| Hotel | General Manager | Executive Chef |
|---|---|---|
| JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & SpaSurfers Paradise, Australia | Ravinder Dhesi (source, 15 October 2025) | Paul Smart |
| JW Marriott Hotel FrankfurtFrankfurt, Germany | Holger Hanselmann (source, 2 February 2026) | Ralf Göbel |
| JW Marriott Masai Mara LodgeTalek, KenyaTwo MICHELIN Keys | Fairman MuhingiLodge Manager (source, August 2024) | Uttam |
| JW Marriott Jeju Resort & SpaSeogwipo-si, South Korea | Douglas Kim (source, July 2026) | Joon Ko |
| JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & SpaAventura, United States | Shane Allor (source, 24 April 2023) | William "Bill" Gideon |
| JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & SpaClearwater, United States | Colin Mills (source, 23 July 2025) | |
| JW Marriott Orlando, Grande LakesOrlando, United States | Michael Scioscia (source, 27 August 2024) | Graeme Little |
Training at Marriott International
How Marriott International brings new managers through is set out in Marriott Voyage Global Leadership Development Program, with what hoteliers quoted in the book say about the first years.
From the book
How do the general managers of the world's leading hotels approach the job? It is the question behind The Luxury of Attention.
The lists covered and how each name is confirmed are set out on the main page. Independent hotels are listed there and by country. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.