Peter Roth Appointed President, Hotel Operations for Corinthia Hotels

Corinthia Hotels, the luxury hotel brand owned, developed and operated by International Hotel Investments plc (the Corinthia Group), today announced the appointment of Peter Roth as President, Hotel Operations.

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In this newly created role, Roth will oversee the operational performance of Corinthia’s existing portfolio while leading operational readiness for the Group’s upcoming openings in Italy, Doha, Riyadh, Dubai, the Maldives, and Chengdu. Based at the company’s headquarters in London, he will report directly to Simon Naudi, Group CEO and Managing Director of the Corinthia Group.

“Peter brings a wealth of operational expertise that will directly strengthen our day-to-day hotel performance,” said Simon Naudi. “His main focus will be on operations, service standards, and profitability across our existing Corinthia hotels. We are delighted to welcome such an experienced hotelier into the Corinthia family.”

Roth joins Corinthia with more than three decades of international luxury hospitality leadership across Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for driving operational excellence, developing high-performing leadership teams, and delivering exceptional guest experiences across some of the world’s most respected luxury hospitality brands. Most recently, he served as Regional Vice President for Jumeirah, where he led one of the Middle East’s premier integrated luxury resort destinations.

Prior to joining Jumeirah, Roth spent fifteen years with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, culminating in his appointment as Area Vice President for multi-brand assets across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Philadelphia. Based at Park Hyatt New York, one of the brand’s flagship luxury hotels, he oversaw a portfolio spanning luxury, lifestyle, and full-service assets. Earlier in his career, he held operational leadership roles with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts across Europe and the Americas, establishing the foundation for a career defined by operational excellence and international leadership.

Having lived and worked across eleven countries, Roth brings a truly global perspective to luxury hospitality. Fluent in English, Spanish and German, he is widely recognized for building strong organizational cultures, mentoring future hospitality leaders, and creating operational environments where service excellence and commercial performance go hand in hand.

Peter Roth, incoming President of Hotel Operations at Corinthia Hotels, said: “Corinthia has built an exceptional reputation, and joining the Group at such an exciting stage of its international growth is both a privilege and a tremendous opportunity. I look forward to working alongside our hotel teams to strengthen operational excellence, empower our people and continue creating memorable experiences for our guests around the world.”

Roth’s personal interests include travel, architecture, and gastronomy, reflecting his long-standing appreciation for destinations shaped by culture, history, and hospitality.