Capella taps Roland Fasel as its new president
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Roland Fasel as president, effective April 6. Fasel is a luxury hospitality executive with more than 30 years of international experience leading operations at global luxury hotel brands.
Fasel currently serves as group chief operating officer at Maybourne Hotel Group, overseeing a portfolio including Claridge’s, The Connaught, The Berkeley, The Maybourne Beverly Hills and The Maybourne Riviera.
Before Maybourne, Fasel spent six years as COO at Aman Resorts, where he managed global operations during a period of significant expansion. He oversaw the opening of properties including Amanyangyun in China, Aman Kyoto in Japan and Aman New York.
Fasel also served as general manager at Badrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz, where he led an $80 million repositioning. He was instrumental to the launch of the Dorchester Collection, serving nine years as general manager of The Dorchester and Regional Director UK, overseeing Coworth Park and 45 Park Lane as well.
He started his career journey with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in the U.S. before holding progressive leadership roles across Southeast Asia, culminating in his first general manager role with Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts.
by Tatiana Valenzuela