In the high-stakes world of global hospitality, Duncan O’Rourke stands as a formidable architect of growth and a champion of human-centric leadership. As the CEO of Accor’s Premium, Midscale & Economy division for the Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific, Duncan oversees a sprawling empire that bridges continents and cultures, driving a vision where scale is secondary to sustained impact.

In the realm of global luxury, where heritage meets the future of experience, few leaders possess the seasoned vision to redefine the standards of hospitality quite like Roland Fasel. As he prepares to join the Capella Hotel Group as President on 6 April 2026, he brings over three decades of international mastery to a group already celebrated for its dedication to excellence.