This page names who runs the 7 Montage 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. Its hotels on the list carry 2 brands: Montage (5), Pendry (2).
Last updated 14 November 2026. 7 hotels in 1 country. Methodology and corrections.
Who leads Montage International
The executive leadership of Montage International, as the company's own website lists it (source, read 14 November 2026). The leadership team as listed, without the communications and creative heads.
- Alan Fuerstman, Founder, Chairman & CEO
- Jason Herthel, President & Chief Operating Officer
- Michael Fuerstman, Co-Founder, Pendry Hotels & Resorts
- Christopher Hamaway, EVP, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer
- Mandy Holloway, EVP, Chief People Officer
- Brian Karaba, Chief Financial Officer & EVP Asset Management
- Robin Kennedy, EVP, Chief Development Officer
- Liam Doyle, EVP, Operations
- Peter Chambers, EVP, Chief Information Officer
The hotels and who runs them
Montage
| Hotel | General Manager | Executive Chef |
|---|---|---|
| Montage Big SkyBig Sky, United StatesForbes Five Star | Christian Maeder (source, 10 December 2025) | |
| Montage HealdsburgHealdsburg, United StatesTwo MICHELIN Keys · Forbes Five Star | Steve Janicek (source, 12 August 2025) | Sergio Howland |
| Montage Kapalua BayIsland of Maui, United StatesTwo MICHELIN Keys · Forbes Five Star | Robert Friedl (source, 10 August 2023) | Justin Purpura |
| Montage Laguna BeachLaguna Beach, United StatesTwo MICHELIN Keys · Forbes Five Star | Victorio GonzalezManaging Director (source, 12 June 2025) | Dennis Efthymiou |
| Montage Deer ValleyPark City, United StatesForbes Five Star | Joseph Mattioli (source, 8 September 2025) | Kevin Hee |
Pendry
| Hotel | General Manager | Executive Chef |
|---|---|---|
| Pendry Newport BeachNewport Beach, United States | David Hoffman (source, 23 January 2023) | |
| Pendry NatirarPeapack, United States | Derek Lescrinier (source, 1 August 2024) | Peter Rudolph |
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.