Senior Management

In his role as Chief Operating & Asset Management Officer for Kempinski Hotels, Paul Lonergan oversees the operations and asset management strategy in EMEA, Americas and Asia Pacific (excluding China & Mongolia), ensuring alignment between owners and operators while guiding capital investment decisions that enhance both guest experience and asset value. 

Lonergan brings more than three decades of global hospitality experience, combining 20 years in senior operational leadership with 15 years in commercial hotel asset management. Recognised for his ability to align owner and operator interests, he has built a reputation for driving profitability, stabilising property values, and strengthening brands across diverse markets. He has executed the pre-opening and launch of iconic properties in Dubai Holding hospitality portfolio, and has managed multimillion-dollarmultimillion dollar CAPEX programmes, executing large-scale revitalisation and refurbishment projects, and leading mixed-use retail and restaurant leasing strategies that enhance both guest experience and asset value.