Auberge appoints Christian Clerc as new chief executive

Christian Clerc has been named president and chief executive of Auberge Resorts Collection, following Craig Reid’s departure.

Clerc served as global president for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts from 2016 to 2022, where he oversaw 178 hotels and residences, 50 properties under development and 50,000 global employees.

Prior to this, Clerc spent two years as Four Seasons’ president for the EMEA region.

He also led Hotel George V in Paris and has held various general manager and regional vice-president positions in the US.

Since leaving Four Seasons in 2022, Clerc has been engaged in a variety of projects including serving on the board of real-estate investment firm Artemis RE Partners; acting as chairman of the board for luxury automotive and motorsport ecosystem, duPont Registry Group; and advising on global luxury development projects.

Clerc said: “It’s an honour to have a role in furthering Auberge’s well-earned reputation for creating unique and authentic experiences. I look forward to working closely with our talented team and our strategic partners to continue pursuing this vision of building the leading brand in luxury hospitality.”

Dan Friedkin, chairman of Auberge Resorts Collection and chairman and chief executive of The Friedkin Group, added: “Christian is a dynamic and admired leader in the hospitality industry. His proven approach to luxury customer experience synergises perfectly with our vision for Auberge, as we continue to build our highly sought-after brand.

“He has a unique perspective on what a luxury hospitality brand should be and deep expertise in delivering curated experiences at one-of-a-kind properties that exceed the expectations of the world’s most discerning travellers.”