Kostas Sfaltos

Kostas Sfaltos has been appointed as the new general manager of The Berkeley and The Emory in Belgravia, succeeding Knut Wylde, who left in July after a decade with Maybourne. These two luxury hotels are part of the prestigious Maybourne collection, which also includes Claridge's and The Connaught in London, as well as The Maybourne Riviera and The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Sfaltos joins the team from his previous role as managing director of the Bvlgari Hotel in Knightsbridge. His 30-year career in hospitality also includes leadership positions such as general manager of the Old Aldwych Hotel and hotel manager during the launch of Café Royal.

In his new role, Sfaltos will also oversee Maybourne's new longevity Member's Club, Surrenne, which offers four floors of wellbeing amenities below The Emory. Excited about this new chapter, Sfaltos looks forward to contributing to the dynamic and innovative teams at Maybourne. Roland Fasel, Maybourne's chief operating officer, expressed his delight in welcoming Sfaltos, praising his extensive experience and energetic approach to hotel management. Fasel emphasized that Sfaltos' leadership will help drive the continued success of The Berkeley and The Emory, cementing their place in London's ultra-luxury hospitality scene.