Damien Marchenay has been appointed General Manager at Mondrian Singapore Duxton
Mondrian Singapore Duxton welcomes Damien Marchenay as its new General Manager, a seasoned hotelier whose career marries creative instinct, academic depth, and a people-first leadership philosophy. His appointment marks an exciting next chapter as Mondrian continues to shape itself as Duxton's cultural anchor and one of Singapore's most dynamic lifestyle hotels.
A Career that Spans Continents and Comes Full Circle
Damien's hospitality journey began in the restaurants and nightclubs, and shaping his instinct for atmosphere, community, and creativity. Since then, his career has taken him across Belgium, England, France, the Philippines, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore. This includes a formative tenure at the Raffles Hotel Singapore 20 years ago. Today, the story comes full circle as he returns to Singapore to lead Mondrian into its next phase. Most recently, Damien served as General Manager of Mondrian Seoul Itaewon, where he transformed the property into one of the city's most culturally expressive hotels, known for large-scale lobby parties, LGBTQ festivals, international DJ collaborations, and disruptive programming.
Leadership Rooted in Trust, Connection & Creativity
Damien's leadership philosophy is shaped by his belief that hospitality begins with people. He leads with trust and forgiveness, guiding principles he attributes to the balance of familial care: the protection of a mother, and the guidance of a parent. His approach creates emotionally safe, empowered teams, setting the foundation for standout guest experiences.Damien also brings strong academic grounding, holding both an MBA and a PhD in Hotel & Tourism Management, complementing his hands-on creative instincts
The Mondrian Vision
Stepping into his new role, Damien's vision for Mondrian Singapore Duxton is an intentional elevation. He aims to realign and refine the hotel's cultural identity, strengthen its connection to the Duxton neighbourhood, and sharpen the distinctive personalities of its venues. His priorities include elevating guest experience through people-led leadership, championing collaborations that reflect the creative pulse of the community, and reinforcing Mondrian as a social and cultural gathering point for both locals and global travellers.
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