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Who runs Swire Hotels

3 hotels in 1 country, with the people who lead them.


This page names who runs the 3 hotels run by Swire 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 1 country. Methodology and corrections.

Who leads Swire Hotels

The executive leadership of Swire Hotels, as the company's own website lists it (source, read 14 November 2026).

  • Hoss Vetry, Managing Director
  • Mark Passmore, Head of Operations (source, 12 August 2025)

The hotels and who runs them

HotelGeneral ManagerExecutive Chef
Upper House ChengduChengdu, ChinaChristian Kronast (source, 15 May 2026)
Upper House Hong KongHong Kong, ChinaTwo MICHELIN Keys · No. 8, The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026Simon McHendry (source, 15 August 2025)Tony Leung
Upper House ShanghaiShanghai, ChinaOlivier Dumonceaux (source, 15 May 2026)Tony Ye

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.