To help lead Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts into its next phase of growth, the company has appointed Isabel Pintado to the newly-created position of Senior Vice President, Design and Innovation.

In the role, Pintado will advance the brand’s design vision and aesthetic across its global portfolio, while also engaging cross-functionally throughout the organisation to enhance programming at every touchpoint.

“We are thrilled to welcome Isabel to our team as we embark on our next chapter of innovation and growth. Her exceptional talent and creativity is matched by her collaborative working style and global design expertise,” says Christian Clerc, President, Global Operations, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. “Isabel’s skills and knowledge will be critical as we look ahead towards our long-term product, design and innovation goals. A deep passion for design has fuelled her impressive career and we are delighted that she has joined us to help bridge the worlds of innovation and design in a way that will be uniquely Four Seasons.”

Based in Dubai, Pintado has a breadth of industry experience, leading several design studios around the world prior to joining Four Seasons, including Wilson Associates, LW Design Group and Godwin Austen Johnson.

“Four Seasons has always been at the forefront in the design space with a legacy of innovation that is firmly grounded in the guest experience, and an authenticity further shaped by the locations in which it operates,” she says. “I am optimistic that we are on the cusp of an exciting period for the luxury hospitality industry, as we continue to create inspiring and exceptional design experiences for our guests, residents and employees.”

Keep your eyes peeled for an exclusive conversation with Pintado on her appointment in our next print issue.