Kempinski Group announces Andrea Vanni as Chief Financial Officer 

The appointment reinforces the Group’s focus on optimising owner returns while delivering on its  transformation strategy and growth ambition

Dubai, UAE – 30 September, 2026 – Kempinski Group has announced the appointment of Andrea Vanni as Chief Financial Officer, who brings over 25 years of expertise in the European luxury real  estate industry. 

Serving as a Board Member for Kempinski A.G. for over 3 years, Andrea brings continuity to the role  and is well positioned to lead the next phase of the Group’s brand and business transformation  strategy. Andrea’s experience spans debt and equity capital solutions for the real estate sector,  having held senior roles at investment and asset management heavyweights J.P. Morgan and  Deutsche Bank, before founding his own real estate finance and development companies, focussed  on luxury real estate and hospitality. 

“As a valued member of our Supervisory Board and a recognised authority in real estate investment  and development, Andrea is keenly attuned to driving profitability for owners and investors. His  appointment will strengthen our financial framework, enhancing the performance of our hotels and  delivering returns for our owners, which remain central to our strategy. Simultaneously, he will  enable growth opportunities across targeted acquisitions, management contracts, branded  residences and brand debuts in priority and emerging markets.” commented René Nijhof, Chairman,  Board of Directors, Kempinski Hotels S.A. 

Andrea’s approach to finance operations and property development is based on galvanising strong  partnerships and investor collaborations with a commitment to deliver exceptional value and returns  on investment. Over the course of his career as a founder, he has completed more than €20bn of  transactions across debt, equity and development, ensuring investments are informed by strong  business acumen and front-line expertise. 

“This next phase of Kempinski’s growth strategy will prioritise existing assets, enhancing the existing  quality of our product and service portfolio while maximising returns for our owners and investors.  We are privileged to have partners who are deeply engaged with our brand heritage and entrust us  with their landmark assets across the world,” said Vanni. “Together, we have built a robust brand  portfolio that is true both to Kempinski’s storied history and our growth-forward trajectory. Our  priority is to continue to build on these partnerships, deliver consistent performance as we continue  to bring Kempinski to new destinations alongside new partners who share our ambition.” 

Kempinski currently operates 74 properties in 33 countries around the world, with more than 20  prestigious projects under development. With its most recent internal appointment, it marks an  organic progression toward evolving its strategic development as a recognised leader in global  luxury hospitality. 

About Kempinski 

Kempinski Group is Europe’s oldest luxury hospitality company. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal  service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Today, the  Kempinski Group operates 74 hotels and residences in 33 countries and has more than 20 prestigious projects currently under development around the globe. Each five-star hotel reflects the strength and success of the  Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage; each one imbues the quality guests have come to expect from  Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Kempinski is a founding  member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands.  www.kempinski.com www.ghadiscovery.com www.kempinski.com/loyalty