Carmel Valley, Calif. (August 16, 2018) – Esteemed hospitality veteran Giuseppe Lama has been appointed Managing Director of Carmel Valley Ranch, an award-winning resort that sprawls across 500 bucolic acres in Carmel Valley on California’s Central Coast. Lama, who holds more than 30 years of international hotel and resort experience spanning several countries, will guide daily and long-term operations for Carmel Valley Ranch.
“I am honored to join Carmel Valley Ranch, which brings to life the magic of the Carmel Valley landscape for every guest,” said Lama. “I look forward to working with this special team to create new experiences, unique spaces and more opportunities for discovery that honor our spirit as a haven for the young and young at heart.”
Lama brings a wealth of hospitality leadership expertise to his Managing Director role at Carmel Valley Ranch, most recently serving nearly 10 years as Managing Director of The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, Calif., where he led resort operations and management for the prestigious oceanfront resort. He previously held General Manager positions at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa in La Jolla, Calif.; the grand dame Hotel del Coronado across the bay from San Diego, Calif.; and Westin of Chicago in Chicago, Ill. Additional previous experience includes serving as Director of Operations at the star-studded The Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, Calif., and assuming several Director roles with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.
Lama holds a degree in hotel management and administration from Oxford Brookes University in Oxford, England, and enjoys training for triathlons during his free time.
