Laurent Kleitman

Laurent Kleitman is the Group Chief Executive and Director of Mandarin Oriental. 

Appointed in September 2023, he leads the Group’s long-term strategy to reinforce its leading position within global luxury hospitality and execute a ten-year plan to double its portfolio. 

Under his leadership, the Group is strengthening brand equity, expanding its presence across key international markets, and elevating the guest experience through service and product innovation. In his role based in Hong-Kong, Laurent Kleitman oversees the growth of a portfolio that spans 45 hotels, a dozen branded residences, and an expanding collection of exceptional homes and leads a global team of around 15,000 colleagues.

Prior to joining Mandarin Oriental in September 2023, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Parfums Christian Dior, where he led the brand across fragrance, skincare, makeup, and spa. Prior to that, he was President of Coty’s Consumer Beauty Division.

At LVMH Laurent Kleitman served as Chief Executive Officer of the Beauty Division in Russia and CIS. Laurent Kleitman also spent more than 25 years at Unilever where he held multiple senior leadership and general management roles across Europe and Asia. His positions included Executive Vice President of Hair Care, overseeing Unilever’s largest personal care category. He also served as Chief Executive Officer for Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.

He is also French Foreign trade advisor in Hong Kong. 

In 2023, he was appointed Chevalier dans l’Ordre de la Legion d’Honneur in recognition of his contributions to French industry and his international career.

A French national, Laurent is a graduate of Reims Management School, known today as NEOMA Business School.