Maybourne has announced the appointment of its new chairman, accomplished hospitality industry leader José Silva.

The industry veteran has been appointed to help lead Maybourne’s next phase of global growth while preserving the exceptional standards of service, design and guest experience that define its hotels.

With more than four decades of experience spanning Europe, North America and the Middle East, Silva has built a career leading some of the world’s most prestigious hospitality brands. Silva joins Maybourne following his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of Jumeirah Group, where he led the transformation of the brand from a regional leader into a prestigious global luxury brand.

Prior to Jumeirah, Silva spent almost 25 years with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, holding a series of senior leadership positions across the organisation. Amongst his many achievements, he served as General Manager of the Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, where the hotel’s restaurants collectively achieved five Michelin stars, cementing its reputation as one of the world’s leading luxury hospitality destinations.

He later served as Regional Vice President for Europe, where he oversaw a portfolio that included France, Switzerland, Spain and Portugal, leading strategic planning, operational performance, executive development and ownership relations. During this time, he was also named Virtuoso’s Hotelier of the Year.

Throughout his career, Silva has built a reputation for elevating luxury assets, leading transformational brand positioning and strategic expansion, developing exceptional leadership teams, and creating long-term value through a steadfast focus on product and guest experience. His expertise will guide Maybourne as it applies more than 200 years of hospitality heritage to new hotels, residences, experiences and wellness spaces in the near future.

“José is one of the hospitality industry’s most admired leaders,” says Marc Socker, Chief Executive Officer, Maybourne. “His deep operational expertise, global perspective and unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation and people make him uniquely qualified to help guide Maybourne through its next phase of growth and realise its ambition to shape the next era of modern luxury hospitality. We are delighted to welcome him as Chairman and look forward to benefiting from his counsel and leadership.”

Commenting on his appointment, Silva concludes: “Maybourne represents some of the most celebrated names in ultra-luxury hospitality and has established an extraordinary reputation for creating exceptional experiences for its guests. I am honoured to join Maybourne as Chairman at such an exciting point in its evolution. I look forward to working with the Board and leadership team to build on Maybourne’s remarkable legacy, support its continued growth and ensure its hotels remain among the most admired destinations in the world.”