The Peninsula Hong Kong Appoints Vincent Pimont As New Managing Director

 

THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI HOTELS, LIMITED

香港上海大酒店有限公司

To: All Finance/Business/Travel Editors


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                         2 September, 2025
 

THE PENINSULA HONG KONG APPOINTS VINCENT PIMONT AS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR


Hong Kong, 2 September 2025 - On behalf of the management of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, we are proud to welcome Mr Vincent Pimont as Managing Director of our flagship hotel The Peninsula Hong Kong, effective 26 January, 2026. Mr Pimont replaces incumbent Regional Executive Vice-President, Asia, and Managing Director, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Mr Joseph Chong.

Vincent began his career with the group in 2007 at The Peninsula Beijing as Director of Rooms, before being promoted to Hotel Manager in 2010. In 2014, he joined the opening team of our first European property, The Peninsula Paris, as Hotel Manager. He later returned to The Peninsula Beijing as Managing Director, during which time the hotel underwent a major renovation, becoming the only all-suite hotel in our portfolio. Under his leadership, the hotel received numerous accolades, including a Michelin star awarded to its fine-dining restaurant, JING.

Since 2022, Vincent has been Managing Director of The Peninsula Paris, an iconic palace hotel on the Parisian hospitality scene. The property is renowned for its exceptional dining offers, including L’Oiseau Blanc, which has been awarded two Michelin stars. Under his leadership, the hotel has strengthened its position as a landmark address in Europe, while achieving strong commercial performance during and after the Olympic Games.

Mr Joseph Chong will be transferring to The Repulse Bay as Managing Director, effective 1 February 2026. With nearly twenty-five years of dedicated service, including leadership positions at The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Beijing and The Peninsula Hong Kong, Joseph has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the company. In his new role, Joseph will be responsible for leading one of our most important commercial property assets which comprises luxury residences and a retail arcade, located on the beautiful south side of Hong Kong island. We believe Joseph’s understanding of the Peninsula guest experience, luxury service and extensive understanding of the Hong Kong market will bring great value to The Repulse Bay.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Joseph for his contributions at The Peninsula Hong Kong for the last eight years and wish him and Vincent every success in their respective new roles.

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About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (Stock Code:45)

Incorporated in 1866 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development, and management of prestigious hotels and commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, Europe and the United States, as well as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services. The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula London, The Peninsula Paris, The Peninsula Istanbul, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula Bangkok and The Peninsula Manila. The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and St. John’s Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the Group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; The Quail in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong.

 


For further information on this release, please contact:

Lynne Mulholland General Manager, Group Corporate Affairs Tel: +852 2840 7152 Email : lynnemulholland@peninsula.com Lilian Lau Director, Corporate Affairs Tel: +852 2840 7743 Email : lilianlau@peninsula.com


Websites: www.hshgroup.com www.peninsula.com