Kempinski Hotels Appoints Karin Raguin as Chief Human Resources Officer

International

Kempinski Hotels announces the appointment of Karin Raguin as the new Chief Human Resources Officer for Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group.

Karin will join the new executive leadership team tasked with developing and repositioning the iconic 127-year-old brand, under the stewardship of Barbara Muckermann, Kempinski’s Group Chief Executive Officer.

“We are delighted to welcome Karin Raguin to our leadership team. Karin’s extensive experience in fostering innovative talent strategies and commitment to building a positive, inclusive culture aligns perfectly with our values. Karin will be instrumental in furthering our mission of empowering our people and driving sustainable growth. With a dedicated team of over 19,000 employees around the world, people are at the heart of everything we do. Recognising that our human capital is our greatest asset, we understand that enhancing the effectiveness of our team is critical to our future success. We could not ask for a better ambassador than Karin, and we look forward to the incredible impact she will have on our organisation and the ongoing success of our team,” says Barbara Muckermann, Group Chief Executive Officer.

In her role as Chief Human Resources Officer for Kempinski Hotels, Karin will oversee all aspects of human resource management including talent management and acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, succession planning, compliance, learning and development and social impact, thus ensuring Kempinski is a global leader and first choice for top-tier talent.

“I am thrilled to join Kempinski, a brand where the commitment to excellence and craftsmanship is at the forefront of our mission. People are at the heart of our industry, and I look forward to fostering a culture that empowers talent, nurtures creativity and upholds the values that make this company exceptional. Together, we will continue to attract, develop and inspire the best in the hospitality industry while shaping the future of luxury hospitality,” says Karin Raguin, Chief Human Resources Officer.

With a career spanning over 20 years in Human Resources in the luxury goods and fashion industry, Karin previously held the esteemed position of Senior Vice President of Human Resources for LVMH in China. Based in Shanghai since 2022, Karin led a robust team of over 35 department heads across the Human Resources vertical. Additionally, Karin was a member of the LVMH Global Tech Board, a project team focused on leveraging data and systems to transform Human Resources.

Previously, Karin held other prestigious roles within LVMH including Vice President, Talent Management and Corporate Social Responsibility at LVMH North America in New York City and Global Head of Career Management for LVMH, based in Paris. Karin also served as VP, Global Talent for Christian Dior Couture, based in Paris.

Karin holds a Master of Human Resources from ISC Paris and is a Member of the International Strategic Committee at ISC Paris.

Karin’s appointment as Kempinski’s new Chief Human Resources Officer follows the recent appointments of Gordon Drake as Chief Financial Officer and Rasha Lababidi as Chief Product Officer, heralding a new beginning for Kempinski Hotels.