Hector Lugo, new Woodward manager

The Woodward welcomes a new captain with the appointment of Hector Lugo as General Manager. A native of Guadalajara and a graduate of the École hôtelière Les Roches, he boasts over twenty years’ experience in the high-end international hotel business. Most recently, he was involved in the launch of Susurros del Corazón, Mexico, withAuberge Collection. Prior to that, he worked for over a decade at Mandarin Oriental, from Asia to Europe, with stints in Barcelona and Madrid, where he led the Deessa restaurant to its first Michelin star. At Woodward, Hector Lugo will oversee operations, customer experience and global strategy, with a playground to match his background. A house where gastronomy – between L’Atelier Robuchon and Le Jardinier and Bar 37 – is one of the pillars of the identity. Hector Lugo’s arrival is part of this continuity. Bonne route à Genève!