Christian Clerc has been named president and CEO of Auberge Resorts Collection.
Clerc, who brings more than three decades of luxury hotel operations and management experience, succeeds former president and CEO Craig Reid, who is retiring after a decade at the helm of the company.
Clerc’s appointment will go into effect on September 1st, and he will be based out of Auberge’s Bethesda, Maryland office.
Previously, Clerc held positions at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, serving as president of EMEA for four years before assuming the role of global president from 2016 to 2022. In this role, he was responsible for leading the company’s global hotel and residential business, overseeing 127 hotels, 51 residential properties, more than 50 properties under development, and 50,000 employees across 47 countries.
Domaine des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection in Massignac, France
“Christian is a dynamic and admired leader in the hospitality industry,” says Dan Friedkin, chairman and CEO of the Friedkin Group and chairman of Auberge Resorts Collection. “His proven approach to luxury customer experiences synergizes perfectly with our vision for Auberge, as we continue to build our highly sought after brand. He has a unique perspective on what a luxury hospitality brand should be and deep expertise in delivering curated experiences at one-of-a-kind properties that exceed the expectations of the world’s most discerning travelers.”
After leaving Four Seasons in 2022, Clerc engaged in a range of projects, including serving on the board of Artemis RE Partners, assuming the position of chairman of the board of duPont Registry Group (a luxury automotive and motorsport ecosystem), and advising on global luxury development projects.
“I am thrilled to join the Auberge team,” Clerc shares. “It’s an honor to have a role in furthering Auberge’s well-earned reputation for creating unique and authentic experiences. I look forward to working closely with our talented team and our strategic partners to continue pursuing this vision of building the leading brand in luxury hospitality.”
Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection in Santorini, Greece
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