Lauded Luxury Hotelier to Lead Auberge's
Internationally Acclaimed Portfolio
MILL
VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 14,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Christian Clerc, an accomplished hospitality
industry leader with more than three decades of operations and
management experience at some of the most esteemed global luxury
hotel brands, has been named President and CEO of Auberge Resorts
Collection. Clerc succeeds former President and CEO Craig Reid, who is retiring after 10 years at
the helm of the company. Clerc's appointment is effective
September 1, 2024, and he will be
based out of Auberge's Bethesda,
MD, office.
Clerc previously served as Global President at Four Seasons
Hotels and Resorts, a position he held between 2016 and 2022. In
this role, he was responsible for leading all aspects of the
company's hotel and residential business globally, overseeing 127
hotels, 51 residential properties, more than 50 properties under
development, and 50,000 employees across 47 countries. During his
tenure, he prioritized company culture, product excellence, and
global expansion, and introduced new lines of business as part
of the company's strategic agenda.
"Christian is a dynamic and admired leader in the hospitality
industry. His proven approach to luxury customer experiences
synergizes perfectly with our vision for Auberge, as we continue to
build our highly sought after brand," said Dan Friedkin, Chairman and CEO of The Friedkin
Group and Chairman of Auberge Resorts Collection. "He has a unique
perspective on what a luxury hospitality brand should be and deep
expertise in delivering curated experiences at one-of-a-kind
properties that exceed the expectations of the world's most
discerning travelers."
Before assuming responsibility for global operations at Four
Seasons, Clerc served as President, EMEA, from 2014 until 2016,
overseeing the company's operations in the region. Previously, he
led the iconic Hotel George V in Paris with regional responsibility for
Southern Europe and held various
GM and Regional VP positions throughout the Americas prior to that.
After leaving Four Seasons in 2022, Clerc engaged in a variety of
projects, including serving on the board of Artemis RE Partners,
assuming the position of Chairman of the Board of duPont Registry
Group, a luxury automotive and motorsport ecosystem, and advising
on global luxury development projects.
"I am thrilled to join the Auberge team," said Clerc. "It's an
honor to have a role in furthering Auberge's well-earned reputation
for creating unique and authentic experiences. I look forward to
working closely with our talented team and our strategic partners
to continue pursuing this vision of building the leading brand in
luxury hospitality."
About Auberge Resorts Collection
Auberge Resorts
Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts,
residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all
share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale
to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative
spas and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 28 one-of-a-kind
hotels and resorts, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable
stories in some of the world's most desirable destinations. Auberge
Resorts Collection is part of The Friedkin Group.
For more information: aubergeresorts.com
Connect with Auberge Resorts Collection on Instagram, TikTok,
Facebook, Threads, Twitter and LinkedIn @AubergeResorts and
#AlwaysAuberge
About The Friedkin Group
The Friedkin Group is a
privately held consortium of automotive, hospitality,
entertainment, sports and adventure companies. These organizations
include: Gulf States Toyota, GSFSGroup, US
AutoLogistics, Ascent Automotive Group, Westside
and Northside Lexus, Accelerated Solutions
Group, The Friedkin Group International, Copilot Capital, Auberge
Resorts Collection, Imperative Entertainment, 30WEST, NEON, AS
Roma, AS Cannes, Diamond Creek Golf Club, Congaree and
Legendary Expeditions. The Friedkin Group is led by Chairman and
CEO Dan Friedkin. For more
information, visit www.friedkin.com.
About BDT & MSD Partners
BDT & MSD Partners is
a merchant bank with an advisory and investment platform built to
serve the distinct needs of business owners and strategic,
long-term investors. The firm is distinguished by its decades of
experience advising at the intersection of founders, families, and
businesses, as well as by its differentiated capital base and
culture of aligned investing. Its funds are managed by its
affiliated investment advisers, BDT Capital Partners and MSD
Partners.
MSD Partners has invested in or manages approximately
$16 billion of real estate equity and
credit. Through its affiliated hospitality investment vehicle, it
is a significant minority investor in and strategic partner to
Auberge Resorts Collection. MSD Partners' other real estate
investments and properties managed include The Knox, Auberge Resorts Collection in
Dallas; Four Seasons Maui at
Wailea and Four Seasons Hualalai in Hawaii; Four Seasons Vail; Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica; The Boca Raton; the Naples Beach Club development
(a Four Seasons and Discovery Land Company project); more than
15,000 multifamily units nationwide; and multiple developments in
Austin, notably State House and
Music Lane on South Congress Avenue and 601 W. 2nd Street along
Lady Bird Lake. For more information,
visit www.bdtmsd.com.
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