Corinthia London appoints new general manager

Charlotte Weatherall has been promoted to general manager at the Corinthia London hotel.

It follows the announcement that long time managing director Thomas Kochs is to step down after eight years to return to Claridge’s.

Weatherall joined the Corinthia as director of sales and marketing in 2022 and was praised by the hotel for delivering “outstanding financial results” while enhancing the guest experience.

She will start her new role as general manager of the five-AA-red-star hotel on 1 July.

Weatherall has over two decades of luxury hospitality experience across the UK and UAE and has held senior roles at brands including Rocco Forte Hotels, Mandarin Oriental, Starwood Hotels & Resorts and the Langham.

Her appointment comes amid a period of change at the Corinthia, which secured a £192m loan to support its growth in April.

Chef Francesco Mazzei is set to launch an Italian restaurant at the hotel later this year in the former Northall restaurant space, though the opening date has yet to be confirmed.

“It is an honour to be entrusted with the role of general manager at Corinthia London,” said Weatherall.

“I am proud to lead the outstanding team at the hotel into this exciting new era as the brand continues to expand, ensuring that Corinthia London proudly remains a flagship hotel for the group and one of the leading luxury hotels in the city.”

Simon Casson, chief executive of Corinthia Hotels, said: “We are delighted to see Charlotte take this post as general manager at Corinthia London – an iconic hotel in the city and for our brand.

“She successfully balances business objectives, profitability, leadership and purpose. She champions philanthropy and wellness at work, while driving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, making her a fantastic role model in our industry.”