Meet Tiffany Cooper: Head of Development, Americas, Mandarin Oriental

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Tiffany Cooper as head of development, Americas. Tiffany will play a pivotal role in leading the development and investment initiatives for the Americas region, focusing on the important U.S. market, Canada, and Latin America for the Group.

Tiffany Cooper

With more than 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, operations and development, Tiffany brings exceptional industry insight and strategic expertise to Mandarin Oriental. Most recently, she served as Chief Development Officer for the Americas and Caribbean at Aimbridge Hospitality, where she led the development team in executing growth initiatives across the region.

Tiffany began her career with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in 1995, where she later advanced to Head of Development for North America and the Caribbean, playing a key role in expanding the brand through new hotel projects. She went on to hold leadership positions with Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International, making significant contributions to the development and growth of several distinguished brands.

Tiffany holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Public Relations from California State University, East Bay, and an MBA from Johnson & Wales University.

Commenting on the appointment, Francesco Cefalu, chief development officer, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Tiffany to Mandarin Oriental. Her deep expertise and strategic approach perfectly complement our dedication to developing exceptional experiences. We are confident that Tiffany’s leadership will be a valuable asset as we drive our brand’s expansion throughout the Americas.”

This appointment emphasises Mandarin Oriental’s commitment to growth and excellence, with Tiffany set to play a key role in advancing the Group’s ambitions in the region.