As Member of the Management Board of Kempinski AG and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Kempinski Group, Isidoro Geretto is responsible for managing the group-wide financial activities of Europe’s pioneering independent luxury hotelier.
Isidoro Geretto is a highly experienced finance executive with deep industry expertise in the luxury hospitality industry. He has a long track record in structuring and leading financial operations on corporate, operational and property levels. Based on his industry background, his effective leadership skills and his drive for excellence, Isidoro Geretto has a key role in guiding the financial performance of the Group. He develops and implements financial strategies which correspond to Europe’s pioneering independent luxury hotelier in order to secure and drive the company's long-term profitable growth.
Mr Geretto joined Kempinski in 2019 as Vice President Finance Middle East & Africa before being appointed Acting Chief Financial Officer in 2020.Since then, he has been instrumental in ensuring business continuity throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and has successfully been driving the financial performance of the Group. In September 2021, the Supervisory Board resolved on an early extension of his mandate and confirmed his role as Chief Financial Officer of Kempinski Group.
Prior to joining the Kempinski Group, Isidoro Geretto held various executive roles in the global hospitality industry. He oversaw the EMEA and Asia region as Vice President Finance at Fairmont Raffles Hotels International and led the European finance teams of the company. Additionally, he acted as Vice President Finance and Europe Finance Director at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts.
A Swiss national, Isidoro Geretto received his finance and business education in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.