Christine Hodder, general manager, The Stafford London

Christine Hodder​ has taken the reins at The Stafford London​ hotel by Kempinski in London's St James's Place as the new general manager.

Hodder is a highly accomplished hotelier with over three decades of experience in the hospitality industry. She has worked for luxury hotel companies such as Regent Hotels, Hyatt, Mandarin Oriental and Four Seasons and was most recently the general manager for Aman at the Summer Palace in Beijing.  

Her hospitality career has taken her across the globe, from London to New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Miami and China. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management in addition to her studies in marketing at Cornell Hotel School. 

“I am looking forward to working with a European luxury company which allows me to use my knowledge and experience to increase the business to the hotel," said Hodder. "The Stafford has a long history and I have spent many happy times at this wonderful property. There are few hotels that have the same longevity and history as The Stafford.”