Known for his dynamic perspective and accomplished skill set honed over 35 years, Ferdinand Wortelboer is poised to lead all aspects of management and hotel operations as Chief Operating Officer for COMO Hotels and Resorts.
Ferdinand Wortelboer’s leadership positions around the world included 22 years spent with the Aman Group where he held various appointments, and most recently as Group Managing Director – Operations based in Zug, Switzerland, where he oversaw the successful Aman New York opening in August 2022.
With his wealth of industry savoir-faire, the Dutch national is ideally placed at COMO Hotels and Resorts headquarters in Singapore to head up the Executive Committee and the group’s hotel operations globally.
Commenting on the appointment, COMO Holdings’ Chief Executive Officer Olivier Jolivet said, “Having worked together for many years, I have every confidence that Ferdinand’s focus and efforts will steer COMO Hotels and Resorts positively into the future, building stronger teams and delivering memorable experiences for our guests.”
Ferdinand adds, “What attracted me to join COMO Hotels and Resorts is its leadership – both Olivier and Mrs. Ong’s – and the connection to the teams who are part of the brand today. It is my intent to work in close collaboration to bring value and continue delivering the element of individuality of each property while respecting COMO’s overarching principles of storytelling, style and service. It is a wonderful collection of hotels, and I believe we can build on ensuring our guest experiences are aligned with our ambitions and ideals.”
The COMO Group, headquartered in Singapore, represents Christina Ong’s unique vision of contemporary living. The Group encompasses the hospitality collection, COMO Hotels and Resorts, which offers personalised luxury travel experiences through individualised service, a commitment to holistic wellness, and award-winning cuisine. Each hotel is developed in response to the destination it inhabits. The Group also includes the international luxury fashion retailer Club 21, the award-winning wellness concept COMO Shambhala, and the philanthropic COMO Foundation.
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