eugenio pirri
Dorchester Collection CEO Christopher Cowdray to Become Company President
May 25, 2023
London, May 25, 2023 – Dorchester Collection announces that Christopher Cowdray, chief executive officer of Dorchester Collection, will become company president on 1 July 2023, 15 years after he officially established the company as a global luxury hotel management company. Working closely with the Board of Directors of Dorchester Collection, his new role will ensure that the incisive vision, deeply embedded culture, robust financial performance and strategic growth of Dorchester Collection are maintained, while spearheading all development and renovation projects. Today, the company is a leader in the ultra-luxury sector, with a reputat...
Redefining Luxury and Culture in Hospitality
Kimberly Yoong | August 15, 2019
The hospitality industry has been abuzz with the growing need to redefine the notion of luxury to cater to an increasingly diverse clientele. Gone are the days when enjoying a luxurious experience meant indulgent in-room candlelight dinners and a rose petal-filled jacuzzi; today’s travelers seek authenticity and experiential travel. Eugenio Pirri, Chief People & Culture Officer at the Dorchester Collection, emphasizes just that as he tells the Young Hoteliers Summit in an interview, that luxury has to be defined by the customer. Hoteliers often say that they are customer-focused. However, Pirri also highlights the need to take it a s...
Dorchester Collection Promotes Eugenio Pirri to Chief People and Culture Officer
Dorchester Collection | June 26, 2017
(London) - Dorchester Collection announces the promotion of Eugenio Pirri to the position of chief people and culture officer. Eugenio Pirri joined Dorchester Collection as vice president, people and organizational development in 2011, where he spearheaded a team responsible for all aspects of human resources, learning and development, employee and guest engagement, and innovation and corporate responsibility. Remaining true to Dorchester Collection's Values, Eugenio will continue to reshape the company's culture, ensuring a sustainable future through long-term perspectives on how it leads and develops current and future talent, as well...