Hong Kong, 14 October 2009 – Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Amanda Hyndman as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Washington, DC with effect from today.

Mrs. Hyndman, who is English, is a veteran hotelier with over 20 years of hospitality industry experience worldwide. She joins Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC from The Excelsior, Hong Kong, a leading business hotel in Hong Kong that is owned and managed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. 

Prior to joining Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Mrs. Hyndman was General Manager of the Waldorf, London and has previously held General Manager positions with Millennium & Copthorne Hotels, Le Meridien and Hilton.

Mrs. Hyndman graduated with honours from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. Mrs. Hyndman is a Master Innholder and was Vice Chairman in 2006 and President of La Reunion des Gastronomes in 2007. She has been a Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality since 2003 when she was awarded the Freedom of the City of London.

Commenting on the appointment, Richard Baker, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s Executive Vice President, Northern Region, The Americas said, “We are delighted Amanda will be leading the dedicated and dynamic team at Mandarin Oriental, Washington, DC. With many years of valuable experience, coupled with her commitment to deliver great service, she will be well positioned for this important role.”

As General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Washington, DC, Mrs. Hyndman succeeds Jan Goessing, who recently moved to Asia to take up his new position as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.