This page names who runs the 18 Auberge Collection 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.
Last updated 14 November 2026. 18 hotels in 6 countries. Methodology and corrections.
Who leads Auberge Collection
The executive leadership of Auberge Collection, as the company's own website lists it (source, read 14 November 2026).
- Christian Clerc, President and Chief Executive Officer
- Richard Arnold, President, Global Growth and Business Affairs
- Kemper Hyers, Chief Creative Officer
- Jessica Martino Enan, Chief Commercial Officer
- Stephen Miano, Chief Financial Officer
- Robert Mellwig, Chief People and Culture Officer
The hotels and who runs them
| Hotel | General Manager | Executive Chef |
|---|---|---|
| Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge CollectionPerez Zeledon, Costa Rica | Koen Masschelein (source, 10 September 2024) | |
| Domaine des Étangs - Auberge CollectionMassignac, FranceTwo MICHELIN Keys | Damien Bastiat (source, 10 February 2026) | |
| Collegio Alla Querce, Auberge CollectionFlorence, ItalyThree MICHELIN Keys | Lorenzo Maraviglia (source, 19 February 2025) | |
| Esperanza, Auberge CollectionCabo San Lucas, MexicoTwo MICHELIN Keys · Forbes Five Star | Fernando Flores (source, 30 April 2025) | Raul Soto |
| Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge CollectionLos Cabos, MexicoTwo MICHELIN Keys · Forbes Five Star | Roger Ponce (source, 21 February 2023) | Orli del Angel |
| Susurros del Corazón, Auberge CollectionPunta Mita, MexicoTwo MICHELIN Keys | Christian González (source, 29 May 2025) | |
| The Woodward, Auberge CollectionGeneva, SwitzerlandThree MICHELIN Keys | Héctor Lugo (source, 6 February 2026) | |
| Hotel Jerome, Auberge CollectionAspen, United States | Stephane Lacroix (source, 25 September 2025) | |
| Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge CollectionAustin, United StatesTwo MICHELIN Keys | Jordi Valles Blistin (source, November 2025) | Jakub Czyszczon |
| Solage, Auberge CollectionCalistoga, United StatesTwo MICHELIN Keys | Pete Alles (source, 2024) | Gustavo Rios |
| Wildflower Farms, Auberge CollectionCatskills & Hudson Valley, United StatesTwo MICHELIN Keys | Vinod Narayan (source, 12 June 2025) | Brian VanderGast |
| Bowie House, Auberge CollectionFort Worth, United StatesTwo MICHELIN Keys | Joern Schwaiger (source, August 2026) | Ty Thaxton |
| The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge CollectionLos Olivos, United States | Joern Schwaiger (source, 21 February 2024) | |
| The Lodge at Primland, Auberge CollectionMeadows Of Dan, United StatesTwo MICHELIN Keys | Will Rentschler (source, 25 September 2025) | Elliot Cunniff |
| The Goldener Hirsch, Auberge CollectionPark City, United States | James Miller (source, 25 July 2024) | Jeff O'Neill |
| Madeline Hotel and Residences, Auberge CollectionTelluride, United StatesForbes Five Star | Allen Highfield (source, 21 May 2025) | Nicky Miscia |
| The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge CollectionWanship, United StatesTwo MICHELIN Keys · Forbes Five Star | Joe Ogdie (source, 2026) | Guillermo Tellez |
| Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge CollectionWashington, United States | Mohit Girdhar (source, 2023) | Luke Dowdy |
Training at Auberge Collection
How Auberge Collection brings new managers through is set out in Auberge Management Development Program, with what hoteliers quoted in the book say about the first years.
From the book
Leaders from Auberge quoted in The Luxury of Attention: Damien Bastiat.
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.