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Edouard Lapasset – Image Credit Mandarin Oriental
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Mandarin Oriental, Paris – Image Credit Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental announced the appointment of Edouard Lapasset as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Paris, effective June 1, 2025. He continues his career at the rue Saint-Honoré property, where he has served as Hotel Manager since 2022.
With nearly 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality, including 11 years within Mandarin Oriental, Edouard brings extensive expertise in hotel management and a deep understanding of the luxury hospitality sector. Driven by curiosity for all aspects of the hotel industry, Edouard gained experience in various departments (Purchasing, Food & Beverage, Guest Services, Housekeeping, Project Management) before joining Mandarin Oriental as Assistant Front Office Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Geneva.
He then rose through the ranks to become Director of Rooms, before taking on the same role at Mandarin Oriental, Doha in 2020.
In 2022, he joined Mandarin Oriental, Paris as Hotel Manager, where he has since contributed to strengthening the hotel’s position as a benchmark for French luxury hospitality.
Born in Paris and a proud ambassador of French savoir-faire both in France and abroad, Edouard discovered his passion for hospitality early on through extensive travel, which sparked his love for service and, above all, for human connection. He places great importance on both guest and employee experience and is committed to embodying excellence in every role he undertakes.
A competitive athlete, particularly in fencing, he draws on values such as performance, self-improvement, leadership, and the importance of family, discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. Principles that he applies in both his personal and professional life.
Edouard Lapasset expressed his gratitude and excitement about his new position: “It is with immense joy and deep honor that I take on the role of General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Paris, an exceptional address on rue Saint-Honoré. This appointment marks a significant milestone in my career. I fully recognize the responsibility entrusted to me by Mandarin Oriental, and I am passionately committed to continuing to uphold the excellence and the spirit of this palace alongside our teams.”
