This appointment marks the return of Olivier Leroy to the Barrière group, which he first joined in 2016 to lead the pre-opening of the future Barrière property in Saint-Barthélemy. On that occasion, he oversaw the hotel’s construction project, legal negotiations, operational implementation, business plan development, as well as the opening of the Shellona restaurant in partnership with Moma Group.
Eight years at the helm of the Hotel Christopher Saint-Barth
Since September 2018, Olivier Leroy had served as General Manager of the Hotel Christopher Saint-Barth, where he guided the property’s revival following Hurricane Irma and the February 2018 fire. Over nearly eight years, he led an extensive renovation programme, developed three new villas, restructured the hotel’s communications, and secured several international accolades, including Green Globe certification, renewed six times since 2020, as well as Virtuoso network affiliation in 2021.
His time at the Christopher began in 2012 as Executive Assistant Manager, before a first appointment as General Manager in 2015. There, he led several renovation projects, redesigned the distribution and revenue management strategy, supported the opening of the Sisley Spa, and managed the crisis response during Cyclone Gonzalo.
A career built in luxury hospitality
Before Saint-Barth, Olivier Leroy served as Director of Food and Beverage at the Conrad Bora Bora Nui, where he oversaw three restaurants, two bars, the property’s private island and a team of around fifty staff. He had previously led Food & Beverage operations at the Relais de la Malmaison, following six years with Hilton Hotels & Resorts, at Paris-La Défense and then the Hilton Arc de Triomphe.
A graduate of the École Hôtelière de Paris – Lycée Jean Drouant, Olivier Leroy is also recognised for his sustainability expertise, notably illustrated by securing and renewing Green Globe certification, as well as his experience with luxury markets and international distribution networks.
At a Glance 👀
Olivier Leroy is appointed General Manager of the Resort Barrière La Baule, effective 14 September 2026.
He succeeds Isabelle Bouvier, promoted to Operations Director for Barrière’s Collection Héritage hotels.
He will lead the resort’s three five-star hotels: L’Hermitage, Le Royal and the Castel Marie-Louise.
He returns to the Barrière group following an earlier stint in Saint-Barth between 2016 and 2017.
He leaves the Hotel Christopher Saint-Barth after eight years as its General Manager.
A graduate of the École Hôtelière de Paris – Lycée Jean Drouant, he brings more than twenty years of experience in luxury hospitality.
