Geraldine McKenna, Executive Vice President of the Savoy Group, announced today the appointment of Jean-Jacques Pergant, Managing Director of The Berkeley and Senior Vice President of the Savoy Group, as the new Managing Director of The Savoy. Jean-Jacques takes up the position on Monday 8th September.

At The Savoy Jean-Jacques Pergant will also retain his current position as Senior Vice President of the Savoy Group with strategic responsibility for The Berkeley and The Connaught.

Geraldine McKenna said: “This is a very exciting time for Savoy Group hotels as we continue our programme of investment and regeneration. With the current changes at The Savoy, including the opening of a new restaurant and bar, Jean-Jacques’ experience within the Group makes him the ideal appointment. “

Jean-Jacques Pergant replaces Michael Shepherd as Managing Director of The Savoy.

Geraldine McKenna added “Michael has done an outstanding job during his tenure at The Savoy and we wish him every success in his new position at the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane.”

NOTES TO EDITORS

Jean-Jacques Pergant joined The Berkeley in December 1994 from the Hanbury Manor Golf and Country Club where he had been General Manager. Prior to that Jean-Jacques spent 17 years with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in various locations throughout Canada.