James & Cranwell

27/08/2026

We are proud to announce an exclusive partnership with MOON World Resorts as its strategic advisor across F&B, retail, hotel strategy and partnerships, as well as executive leadership appointments, for MOON Smart City developments worldwide.

MOON will rise in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, and Africa. MOON will entirely redefine what hospitality and entertainment can achieve at the intersection of innovation and the human experience. As the most anticipated and iconic Smart City Masterplan development on Earth, MOON is perfectly positioned in a unique “Category of One”.

Thank you to Sandra G. Matthews, and Michael R. Henderson, Co-Founders of Moon World Resorts, for the warm welcome to the MOON team.

“MOON represents an extraordinary world-first vision, pushing the boundaries of imagination and what’s possible within global hospitality. Our role is to bring specialist market insight, operational perspective and access to world-class partnerships and leadership talent to help translate that vision into an exceptional luxury destination, conceived at an unprecedented scale. We are delighted to be partnering with MOON World Resorts and look forward to supporting its global ambitions across every stage of the project’s evolution.” Daniel Follett, Partner, James & Cranwell

26/08/2026

Recently, we caught up with Jared Boles, whom we placed as Global Chief Operating Officer at Osaka, part of Mixing Cultures and Kitchens. He shares his perspective on the shift toward experiential dining and what continues to set Osaka apart in a competitive luxury market.

Read the full article on our LinkedIn page.

10/08/2026

27/07/2026

Cipriani is heading to the beach.

The Italian hospitality group will open ciprianilido at J1 Beach Dubai in 2027, its first beachfront concept in the region. The move builds on a decade of Cipriani Dubai in the city and signals a broader shift toward beach clubs among established luxury dining brands.

13/07/2026

Congratulations to Franck Lopez, whom we placed as Chief Operations Officer at , as he steps into this new chapter.

With over three decades of experience across leading hospitality brands, Franck brings extensive operational expertise and strong leadership to the role.

We look forward to seeing him contribute to Beachcomber’s continued growth and success.

01/07/2026

We are proud to have placed Devyn van Niekerk as Global Corporate Director of Food & Beverage at , based in Bangkok.

Devyn brings a strong background in Food & Beverage leadership, with previous roles at , , and .

Congratulations, Devyn. Wishing you continued success in this new chapter.

26/06/2026

The first luxury fashion house on the Formula One grid.

has announced its partnership with the from 2027, racing as Gucci Racing Alpine Formula One Team in Gucci colours. The partnership introduces Gucci Racing, a new platform built around performance, precision, and excellence at the intersection of luxury and sport.

25/06/2026

We are proud to have placed .olivier at and , as their new Global Vice President of Food & Beverage.

Olivier brings with him a wealth of leadership experience, most recently as Chief Operating Officer at .

We look forward to seeing the impact he will have in his new role.

23/06/2026

James & Cranwell are looking for exceptional talent for the below incredible roles in luxury:

• Chief Financial Officer | Luxury Integrated Resort | Dubai

• Chief Financial Officer | Luxury Lifestyle Hospitality Group | New York City or Los Angeles

• Chief Marketing Officer | Global Hospitality Business | London

• Chief Financial Officer | Luxury Lifestyle Restaurant Group | Los Angeles 
 
• Vice President of Human Resources | Luxury Integrated Resort | Dubai

• Vice President of Hotel Operations | Luxury Integrated Resort | Dubai

• Global Head of Food & Beverage | Luxury Hotel Group | London

• Senior Vice President of Development | Luxury Integrated Resort | Dubai 
 
• Vice President of Food & Beverage | Luxury Integrated Resort | Dubai

• Hotel General Manager | Lifestyle Boutique Hotel | Miami

• Executive Director of Retail and Leasing | Luxury Integrated Resort | Dubai

• Vice President of Operations | Luxury Lifestyle Restaurant Group | Dallas

• Area Director of Food & Beverage | Luxury Coastal Resort | Cayman Islands

• General Manager | Luxury Lifestyle Restaurant Group | Las Vegas

• Executive Chef | Luxury Supper Club & Entertainment Concept | New York

Get in touch if exceptional and interested.