PHILIPPE LEBOEUF APPOINTED GENERAL MANAGER OF MANDARIN ORIENTAL, PARIS

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Philippe Leboeuf as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Paris which is scheduled to open by mid 2011. His appointment is effective from 1 June 2010. Philippe Leboeuf will be responsible for positioning Mandarin Oriental, Paris as one of the pre-eminent luxury hotels in the city, showcasing the best in French design and Parisian flair combined with Mandarin Oriental’s renowned levels of award-winning service. Leboeuf has over 25 years of senior management experience in the luxury hotel industry. He has worked in the world’s most important locations, including New York, London and Paris. He joins Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group from Claridge’s in London where he held the position of General Manager since 2007. From 1995 to 2001, Leboeuf was Managing Director of the Crillon Hotel in Paris, and then became Executive Vice President of Crillon’s owning company, Group des Hotels Concorde. In 2004 he was appointed Executive Vice President of Louvre Hotels with responsibility for operations, sales, marketing and development. In 2006, Leboeuf moved to Dallas in the capacity of Vice President, Operations for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. He was also a Board Director of The Leading Hotels of the World organisation from 1999 – 2006. Commenting on the appointment, Christoph Mares, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s Director of Operations for Europe, Middle East & Africa said, “Philippe will bring a wealth of international and local experience to his role as General Manager of our new European flagship. With an unprecedented understanding of the luxury hospitality industry, combined with invaluable insider knowledge, Philippe is the perfect choice to position Mandarin Oriental, Paris in this brand-defining city”. Leboeuf is a graduate of HEC School of Management in France. A French national, Leboeuf is also fluent in English, Italian and Spanish. He sits on the board of the French children’s cancer charity “Chacun son Everest”. About Mandarin Oriental, Paris Mandarin Oriental, Paris is located on rue Saint Honoré, the historic and fashionable centre of the city. The hotel will showcase the best in French luxury design, incorporating a strong sense of place with its own style and personality. Mandarin Oriental has appointed three of the world’s leading designers for this project. Internationally renowned Jean Michel Wilmotte is the appointed project architect; interiors will be by Sybille de Margerie at SM Design and the restaurants and bars by Patrick Jouin. The hotel will comprise 138 luxurious guestrooms and suites which will be amongst the largest in the city, incorporating Mandarin Oriental’s renowned guest centred technology. An expansive inner courtyard with year-round al fresco dining will be a prime feature of the property, along with an extensive choice of restaurants, lounges and bars. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Paris will offer holistic rejuvenation and relaxation in a tranquil setting. An indoor swimming pool and fully equipped fitness centre will further add to the hotel’s leisure facilities. About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most prestigious hotels, resorts and residences. Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under development, 41 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 26 countries, with 17 hotels in Asia, 13 in The Americas and 11 in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. In addition, the Group operates, or has under development, 13 Residences at Mandarin Oriental, connected to the Group’s properties. Photography of Mandarin Oriental is available to download, in high and low resolution, in the Photo Library of our Media section, at www.mandarinoriental.com. For further information, please contact: Agency Contact Henrietta Carnegy (henrietta@annscott.co.uk) Ann Scott Associates Tel: 020 7823 9988 Katerina Panayotopoulou (katerina@annscott.co.uk) Ann Scott Associates Tel: 020 7823 9988 Corporate Office Jill Kluge (jillk@mohg.com) Group Communications – Global Tel: 020 7908 7810 Catherine Roberts (croberts@mohg.com) Group Communications - Europe Tel: 020 7908 7812 www.mandarinoriental.com