Mandarin Oriental is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthias Kindl as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern, effective 4 August 2025. With over two decades at Mandarin Oriental, he continues his journey at the iconic lakeside property in Central Switzerland. In his most recent role, he was General Manager at Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul from February 2024 to July 2025.
Matthias Kindl succeeds Christian Wildhaber, who has been appointed General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta. Wildhaber played an instrumental role in the successful pre-opening and launch of Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern, following its extensive multi-year renovation and restoration.
Kindl is widely known as a dynamic and results-driven General Manager with a distinguished career in international luxury hospitality spanning over 28 years, including leadership roles at some of the most prestigious Mandarin Oriental properties across the globe.
Throughout his career, Kindl has successfully led large, diverse teams across multiple continents, from overseeing operations at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur during highly competitive times to managing the successful launch of bespoke food and beverage outlets in Abu Dhabi, Taipei and Sanya. His approach blends strategic business acumen with a deep commitment to developing people, building belief, and leading with empathy.
In his new role at Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern, Kindl will draw on his international expertise to continue the tradition of excellence at the historic lakeside gem, strengthening its position as one of Switzerland’s premier luxury destinations. The hotel reopened in 2022 after a meticulous restoration, blending historical Belle Époque elegance with contemporary luxury and design.
