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AUBERGE RESORTS COLLECTION WELCOMES EDWARD LEENDERS AS GENERAL MANAGER OF THE WOODWARD AUBERGE (Switzerland)
Auberge Resorts Collection is delighted to announce the appointment of Edward Leenders as the new General Manager of the property, heralding a new era for the renowned Geneva hotel, ultra-luxury hospitality brand Auberge Resorts Collection's first location in Switzerland. |
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 Edward Leenders appointed as General Manager of The Woodward, Auberge Resorts Collection in Geneva
Photo credit © The Woodward
Prior to joining The Woodward, Auberge Resorts Collection, Edward served as Managing Director at Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria in Brussels, where he led the high-profile reopening of the historic Grand Hotel Astoria. Before his tenure in Brussels, Edward was Managing Director at Hotel De L’Europe in Amsterdam, where he successfully repositioned the landmark hotel. Under his leadership, the hotel earned widespread acclaim, and its fine-dining restaurant Flore was awarded two Michelin stars and a Green Michelin Star.
The Dutch national and graduate of Hotel School The Hague and Cornell University also spent over a decade with Rocco Forte Hotels, holding senior roles at Hotel Savoy in Florence, Hotel Amigo in Brussels and Brown’s Hotel in London. His international career has taken him to luxury hospitality posts across the United States, Jordan, Seychelles, the UK, Croatia and beyond — making him the ideal candidate to guide The Woodward Auberge into its next chapter.
“As we continue this exciting new chapter for The Woodward, Auberge Resorts Collection we are delighted to welcome Edward as General Manager,” said Mo Elbanna, Executive Vice President of Global Operations, Auberge Resorts Collection.
“Edward’s passion for excellence, creative vision and extensive international experience will be invaluable as we further solidify The Woodward’s position as one of Europe’s finest hotels.”
Edward Leenders adds, “I am truly honoured to join The Woodward, Auberge Resorts Collection, a property with such a strong sense of place and a legacy as Geneva’s leading luxury hotel. I look forward to working with our talented team to create unforgettable moments for our guests, while preserving the unique blend of sophistication and warmth that defines The Woodward and Auberge Resorts Collection. It is a privilege to lead this landmark hotel into its next chapter.”
Positioned on the shore of Lake Geneva, The Woodward, Auberge Resorts Collection, is celebrated as Switzerland’s most distinguished luxury hotel and a global epicurean destination.
It is the only hotel in Geneva to hold the prestigious Three Michelin Key distinction and is home to a constellation of exceptional dining venues, curated by The Bastion Collection, including Geneva’s only Two Michelin Star restaurant, L’Atelier Robuchon, Le Jardinier, and Bar 37.
The property became part of Auberge Resorts Collection this year, joining the collection’s curated portfolio of 30 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts worldwide, as the ultra-luxury hospitality brand continues its thoughtful and strategic expansion into Europe.
The property joins Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Resorts Collection, that launched in Florence this March, Domaine des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection in France, Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection on Santorini and Cambridge House, Auberge Resorts Collection, opening in the heart of Mayfair, London in early 2026.
About Auberge Resorts Collection
Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative spas and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.
About The Woodward
As curators of world-class experiences, The Bastion Collection has crafted The Woodward, a three-Michelin Key luxury hotel brand that redefines hospitality on the shores of Lake Geneva, offering discerning travelers a "Home Away From Home." From inception, The Bastion Collection spearheaded the creation of The Woodward, transforming the historic 1901 Belle Époque building into a modern all-suite masterpiece. Collaborating with renowned architect Pierre-Yves Rochon, every detail was curated by The Bastion Collection to reflect its vision of luxury. Located on Quai Wilson on the shores of Lake Geneva and offering a panoramic view of Mont Blanc, The Woodward, opened in 2021 and is the first all-suite hotel in Geneva. Originally built in 1901 in a post-Haussmann style, the hotel boasts 26 suites, which are complemented by three gourmet restaurants, including Geneva’s only two-Michelin star L'Atelier Robuchon, Le Jardinier, Bar 37, as well as an offsite retail café and patisserie located in Old Town, Le Comptoir Woodward. The hotel is also home to The Guerlain Spa at The Woodward, offering two floors and a total of 1,200 square meters (12,920 square feet) dedicated to wellness.
About The Bastion Collection
The Bastion Collection, a subsidiary of Crest Investment Company, is an internationally renowned hospitality group that encompasses nine distinct concepts, totaling ten Michelin stars and three Michelin Keys awarded since 2019, along with an exceptional real estate portfolio. Led by a team of award-winning culinary experts and operational leaders, The Bastion Collection has developed exceptional hotel and restaurant concepts in prestigious locations such as New York, Miami, Houston, and Geneva.
The acclaimed establishments of The Bastion Collection include L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Miami and Geneva, the only two-Michelin-star restaurants in Florida and Geneva, respectively; Le Jardinier Miami and at the Museum of Fine Arts, each holding one Michelin star, as well as Le Jardinier New York and Geneva; Bar Bastion and Sereine in New York; Tavola and Café Leonelli in Houston; and The Woodward Hotel (three Michelin Keys), Bar 37, and Le Comptoir Woodward in Geneva.
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