Thanks to the forward-thinking approach of our longstanding leadership team, Dorchester Collection is a leader in the ultra-luxury sector, with a reputation for excellence. We thrive on the executive team’s combined skillset of strategic vision, guest and employee-centric focus, and analytical decision making.
Company President
Christopher Cowdray
Christopher Cowdray became President of Dorchester Collection in 2023, following fifteen years as Chief Executive Officer. With more than forty years of international experience across six continents, he has led Dorchester Collection’s transformation into one of the world’s most admired luxury hotel groups. He believes that people are the foundation of every great organisation and has made developing talent a central part of Dorchester Collection’s success.
His focus is on future growth, innovation, and creating exceptional hotels and residences that reflect the character of their cities. A Master Innholder and recipient of the Freedom of the City of London, Christopher has served on the boards of the English National Ballet, the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, and École Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), the world’s leading hospitality management university. He was also awarded an honorary degree by Thames Valley University for his services to hospitality.
Chief Executive Officer
Philippe Leboeuf
Philippe Leboeuf is chief executive officer of Dorchester Collection, bringing more than three decades of international leadership in luxury hospitality. Before joining Dorchester Collection, Philippe held senior executive roles across globally recognised organisations, where he led multi-property operations and shaped brand strategy at an international level. He also served as a board director at Leading Hotels of the World. A graduate of Cornell University and HEC Paris, Philippe is fluent in four languages and was awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour by the French government.
Chief Financial Officer
Wendy Potter
Wendy joined Dorchester Collection in October 2017, bringing with her a wealth of financial and commercial experience. Prior to this, her most recent position was chief financial officer with Sandals Resort. Before that, Wendy spent four years in Dubai as vice president finance and commercial operations for Kerzner International, following a stint as director of finance and commercial operations for Sodexho UK/Europe, a New York Stock Exchange listed company.
Chief Operating Officer
François Delahaye
François Delahaye became chief operating officer for Dorchester Collection in 2006, in addition to the role of general manager for Hôtel Plaza Athénée, which he has held since 1999. In his current combined role, François has created numerous quality assurance programmes and successfully collaborated with Alain Ducasse. He has acquired in-depth management experience at a wide variety of luxury international hotels, managing several major renovations. He was made a Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite in 1998.