Torsten van Dullemen Returns to London as GM and AVP of Operations for Mandarin Oriental

(04 Nov 2021)  Mandarin Oriental has appointed Torsten van Dullemen as General Manager of the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London and Area Vice President of Operations, overseeing the group’s hotels in Munich and Prague as well as forthcoming projects in Mayfair, London and Luzern.

Torsten was previously General Manager of the Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. and Area Vice President, Operations for the group’s Northeast US operations.

He has also held senior Mandarin Oriental positions in Hong Kong, Manila, Chiang Mai and Bangkok, as well as with Oberoi hotels in India.

A well-established hotelier, Torsten is no stranger to London, having started his career at the property first as a Management Trainee and later as Food & Beverage Manager when it was operating as the Hyde Park Hotel.

He also rejoined as Hotel Manager from 2004-2007 after the property was rebranded as the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London.

“I am delighted to be returning to London in this prestigious position, based at our iconic London property which enjoys such an illustrious history in the city. I look forward to working with the entire team on further elevating the bespoke service and innovative experiences for which our brand is renowned,” Torsten said.

A Dutch national and fluent in Dutch, English, German, French and Italian, Torsten is a graduate of Hotelschool The Hague, Institute for Hotel Management and Cornell University, a member of MENSA International and a fan of photography, ultramarathon running, competitive swimming and literature.