This page names who runs the 4 Maybourne 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. 4 hotels in 3 countries. Methodology and corrections.
Who leads Maybourne
The leadership of Maybourne, as reported by a company release carried by Journal des Palaces (source, dated 25 August 2026).
- Marc Socker, Chief Executive Officer
- José Silva, Chairman (source, 18 August 2026)
The hotels and who runs them
| Hotel | General Manager | Executive Chef |
|---|---|---|
| The Maybourne RivieraRoquebrune-Cap-Martin, FranceTwo MICHELIN Keys · Forbes Five Star · No. 93, The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026 | Francisco GarcíaManaging Director (source, June 2026) | Sébastien Tantot |
| Claridge's, LondonLondon, United KingdomThree MICHELIN Keys · Forbes Five Star · No. 13, The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026 | Thomas KochsManaging Director (source, 9 April 2025) | Simon Attridge |
| The EmoryLondon, United KingdomNo. 32, The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 | Kostas Sfaltos (source, 15 October 2024) | Ben Boeynaems |
| The Maybourne Beverly HillsLos Angeles, United StatesTwo MICHELIN Keys · Forbes Five Star | Sam Jagger (source, 5 February 2024) | Damon Gordon |
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.