In Brief: Stock Residences, the company behind the development of the Ritz-Carlton Residences in Naples, has announced the appointment of a General Manager for its upcoming Gulf-front property.
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Andrew Dear – Image Credit STOCK Residences
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Ritz-Carlton Residences in Naples – Image Credit STOCK Residences
Andrew Dear brings more than two decades of leadership with Marriott International, including extensive experience overseeing luxury residential operations and pre-opening initiatives across global destinations
STOCK Residences, the high-end condominium division of Naples-based STOCK Development and developer of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Naples – the first Ritz-Carlton Residences in Naples – is pleased to announce that Andrew Dear has been appointed General Manager of the highly anticipated Gulf-front residential community.
Dear, a veteran hospitality leader with more than 20 years at Marriott International, will oversee residential operations and service programming for the property as it prepares to welcome homeowners, with closings on track to begin this summer.
Set between the Gulf of Mexico and Vanderbilt Lagoon – and ideally positioned between The Ritz-Carlton, Naples and The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón – the development comprises 128 estate-like residences across five boutique-scale buildings, including Tower, Bay, and Park Residences.
In his role as General Manager, Dear will spearhead final pre-opening efforts for the property and, once operational, supervise day-to-day management of the community, ensuring that the renowned service standards and culture of The Ritz-Carlton brand are fully realized for residents.
“Andrew brings an extraordinary depth of experience within Marriott’s luxury residential portfolio,” said Brian Stock, CEO of STOCK Development. “His leadership across multiple international markets and his deep understanding of The Ritz-Carlton culture make him exceptionally well suited to guide this community as we prepare to welcome residents.”
Dear, who hails from England, joins The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Naples following a distinguished series of leadership roles across Marriott International’s luxury portfolio in Europe and the Caribbean. Most recently, he served as Residences General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Turks & Caicos Islands, where he oversaw residential operations for the luxury oceanfront community. Prior to that, he held leadership roles at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort and completed several international task force assignments supporting the launch and operations of properties across the Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and Marriott brands, including pre-opening support at The Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Nekajui, Costa Rica, and residential operations at The Residences at The St. Regis Bermuda.
“The opportunity to join The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Naples at such an exciting moment is incredibly meaningful,” said Dear. “Naples is a remarkable market defined by elegance, authenticity, and community. Our focus will be on delivering the genuine care and personalized service that residents expect from The Ritz-Carlton experience.”
Dear’s leadership philosophy centers on the Gold Standards of The Ritz-Carlton, which emphasize genuine care, exceptional service, and meaningful engagement with residents and staff. In previous roles, he has overseen residential communities that achieved some of the highest owner engagement scores across Ritz-Carlton properties globally.
“Andrew’s 24-year tenure with Marriott and The Ritz-Carlton brand makes him exceptionally seasoned,” said Claudine Léger-Wetzel, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for STOCK Development. “His expertise will be a tremendous asset for the community, and we are thrilled to have him guide the resident experience as we welcome homeowners later this year.”
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Naples sales gallery is located at 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Suite 106. For additional information, call 239.249.6260 or visit RCRNaples.com.
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Naples are not owned, developed or sold by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. or its affiliates (“Ritz-Carlton”). STOCK Residences uses The Ritz-Carlton marks under a license from Ritz-Carlton, which has not confirmed the accuracy of any of the statements or representations made herein.
About STOCK Residences
STOCK Residences is the premier luxury condominium division of STOCK Development, Southwest Florida’s leading luxury developer and homebuilder. Led by CEO Brian Stock and based in Naples, Fla. for more than 20 years, the family-owned, full-service real estate company has been dedicated to creating residential destinations that reflect STOCK’s commitment to the communities they serve. The company’s highly decorated, nationally award-winning team has developed, designed, and built more than 6,000 high-end homes and custom estate homes in the finest neighborhoods throughout Naples, Sarasota, Estero, Wellington and Palm Beach. Visit stockdevelopment.com for more information.
