Mr Jan D. Goessing joined the iconic Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok in June 2009 with the unique challenge of being the incumbent of Mr Kurt Wachtveitl after his 42 years as General Manager. Mr Goessing, being a hotel industry veteran of 26 years, took the challenge head on and has not looked back. “The wealth of history and the hard work and dedication of my colleagues, are at the heart of this property, and will be a major factor in shaping the future. It has always been our intention to delight all who visit Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok with understated luxury, unparalleled service and attention to detail.” said Mr Groessing.

Mr Goessing has worked in senior positions at Mandarin Oriental hotels throughout Asia and the Americas for the past 15 years, most recently working as General Manger of Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC where he was instrumental in positioning the property as one of the city’s most luxurious hotels.

Prior to joining Mandarin Oriental, Mr. Goessing held senior management positions throughout the United States; in Chicago, Boston and Beverly Hills with the Regent-Beverly Wilshire.  He has also worked for Intercontinental and Kempinski Hotels in Luxembourg and Germany early in his career.

Mr. Goessing was born in Bonn, Germany and is fluent in English, German and French. He is a Certified Food and Beverage Executive with the American Hotel & Motel Association and a graduate of Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, USA.  He is married with two sons.