Francois-Olivier Luiggi
Francois-Olivier Luiggi
General Manager
Francois-Olivier Luiggi was recently appointed General Manager of The Pierre, A Taj Hotel. With over 22 years in the luxury hospitality industry, Mr. Luiggi has extensive experience launching high-end hotels internationally and managing well-known brands catering to the discerning traveler.
His prior positions include: General Manager of Langham Place, Fifth Ave (formerly The Setai); Hotel Manager of The Mark Hotel, and Corporate Food & Beverage Training Specialist at Four Seasons, where he spent several years developing the brand's culinary teams. Mr. Luiggi also serves as President of the ESSEC USA Alumni Association, his alma mater.
Originally from Corsica, France, Luiggi graduated from ESSEC Business School in France, with a joint MBA in Hotel Management from Cornell University. After completing his studies, Luiggi entered the hospitality world through the Food & Beverage division, quickly rising through the ranks to become the Corporate F&B Training Specialist for the entire Four Seasons brand. While with Four Seasons, Mr. Luiggi opened a total of 19 of the brand's hotels and resorts, including properties in the Middle East, Europe and Southeast Asia. An internationally-trained hotelier, he speaks fluent English, French and Italian.