Fasel new president at Capella

SINGAPORE – Capella Hotel Group has appointed veteran luxury hotelier Roland Fasel as president effective April 6 to lead the Singapore-based company’s announced plans to double its 11-hotel portfolio by 2030.

Most recently, as group chief operating officer at London-based Maybourne Hotel Group, Fasel launched Maybourne as a consumer-facing brand, introduced the luxury Emory hotel to the London, as well as a wellness brand named Surrenne.

In his role as president, Fasel will maintain operational excellence and brand integrity across both Capella Hotels and Resorts and Patina Hotels & Resort. His appointment comes as Capella Hotels and Resorts has been named Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Hotel Brand for three consecutive years (2023-2025).

The group in February opened the 89-key Capella Kyoto in Japan and is preparing for openings in the Middle East and Europe.

Prior to Maybourne, Fasel spent six years as chief operating officer at Aman Resorts (2017–2023), where he managed global operations during a period of significant expansion. He oversaw the opening of properties including Amanyangyun in China, Aman Kyoto in Japan, and the landmark Aman New York.

Fasel also served as general manager at Badrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz, where he led an $80 million repositioning that returned the property to profitability and market leadership.

He was instrumental to the launch of the Dorchester Collection, serving nine years as general manager of The Dorchester and regional director U.K. overseeing Coworth Park and 45 Park Lane as well.

He started his career with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in the U.S. before holding progressive leadership roles across Southeast Asia, culminating into his first general manager assignment with Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts.

“Roland brings the rare combination of strategic vision and operational expertise to lead Capella Hotel Group through its next chapter of growth,” said Evan Kwee, vice chairman, Capella Hotel Group. “He has transformed iconic properties by elevating both culture and performance—proving that excellence in luxury hospitality is both an art and a discipline. As we expand globally, we need a leader who can strengthen our competitive position while deepening the culture that differentiates us.”