This page names who runs the 6 Sofitel 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. Sofitel is part of Accor.
Last updated 14 November 2026. 6 hotels in 4 countries. Methodology and corrections.
Who leads Sofitel
Maud Bailly, CEO Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems, Accor. The full executive team of Accor is on its page (source, read 14 November 2026).
The hotels and who runs them
| Hotel | General Manager | Executive Chef |
|---|---|---|
| Sofitel Baru Cartagena Beach ResortCartagena, Colombia | Yannick Sorro (source, 10 May 2023) | |
| Sofitel Legend Santa Clara CartagenaCartagena, Colombia | Jean-Christophe Martinez (source, 7 October 2026) | Dominique Oudin |
| Sofitel Dubai The ObeliskDubai, United Arab Emirates | Haytham OmarManaging Director (source, November 2026) | Russell Impiazzi |
| Sofitel Dubai The PalmDubai, United Arab Emirates | Christophe SchnyderManaging Director (source, January 2025) | Daniel Hillier |
| Sofitel Chicago Magnificent MileChicago, United States | Sven-Erik Richter (source, 16 May 2023) | |
| Sofitel Legend Metropole HanoiHanoi, VietnamTwo MICHELIN Keys | George Koumendakos (source, July 2026) | Matthieu Pirola |
Training at Accor
How Accor brings new managers through is set out in Accor INSPIRE Graduate Program, with what hoteliers quoted in the book say about the first years.
From the book
Leaders from Sofitel quoted in The Luxury of Attention: Ayman Gharib.
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.