This page names who runs the 3 Cheval Blanc 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. 3 hotels in 2 countries. Methodology and corrections.
Who leads Cheval Blanc
The leadership of Cheval Blanc (LVMH Hotel Management), as reported by a company release carried by TendanceHotellerie (source, dated 1 October 2026).
- Olivier Lefebvre, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cheval Blanc, and Deputy Managing Director of LVMH Hospitality Excellence
- Vincent Billiard, Chief Operating Officer
The hotels and who runs them
| Hotel | General Manager | Executive Chef |
|---|---|---|
| Cheval Blanc CourchevelCourchevel, FranceThree MICHELIN Keys · Palace distinction | Mathieu Hellec (source, 2 October 2024) | Anissa Boulesteix |
| Cheval Blanc ParisParis, FranceThree MICHELIN Keys · Forbes Five Star · No. 20, The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026 · Palace distinction | Wilfried Morandini (source, 12 October 2026) | William Béquin |
| Cheval Blanc St-BarthSaint Barthelemy, Saint Barthélemy | Christelle Hilpron (source) | Jean Imbert |
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.