It gives us great pleasure to announce the appointment of Mr. Fethi Cagri Yucel as General Manager of the House of Astor, The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan, with effect from January 2023.
A Turkish national, Mr. Yucel accumulated over 15 years of international experience working with different renowned luxury hospitality brands in the Middle East and the United Kingdom, where he gained operational experience and honed his leadership skills.
Since he joined Marriott Internation’s Luxury Brands (MILUX) in 2014 from Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton hotel in Muscat, Oman, he has spent three full years crafting a unique food and beverage vision. He was instrumental in the development of departmental strategies and ensuring the implementation of various brand initiatives. Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Yucel has held a variety of operational and management positions. He brought an extensive wealth of knowledge and global experience to The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay. After two and a half years, he joined the pre-opening team of The St. Regis Qingdao, as Hotel Manager since November 2020, and created a luxury landmark in the region with exceptional guest service and products.
In his position with The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan, Mr. Yucel will oversee the operation and business development of the hotel and will continue delivering the St. Regis brand promise, “The Best Address,” with unique and innovative product offerings, world-class events, and unforgettable guest experiences. Live exquisitely!
