This page names who runs the 3 Viceroy 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 3 countries. Methodology and corrections.
Who leads Viceroy Hotels & Resorts
The executive leadership of Viceroy Hotels & Resorts, as the company's own website lists it (source, read 14 November 2026).
- Arash Azarbarzin, Chief Executive Officer
- Mark Keiser, President, Development
- Patrick Pahlke, Chief Commercial Officer
- Thomas Meding, Senior Vice President, Operations
The hotels and who runs them
| Hotel | General Manager | Executive Chef |
|---|---|---|
| Viceroy Riviera Maya, a Luxury Villa ResortPlaya del Carmen, Mexico | Pedro Lara (source, July 2026) | Alejandro Salgado |
| Viceroy at Ombria AlgarveOmbria, Portugal | Daniel Ozzán (source, July 2025) | Pedro Pinto |
| Viceroy Washington DCWashington, D.C., United States | Oksana Gyulnazaryan (source, 28 October 2025) |
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.