Keane, the globally respected hospitality consultancy and creative studio, is proud to announce the appointment of Roberto Sablayrolles as its new Head of Hospitality Growth, as it continues to expand its senior team.

This appointment signals Keane’s continued focus on helping hotel owners and operators drive performance through strategic innovation in brand positioning, F&B concept development, and customer engagement.

With 25 years of experience and a proven track record of delivering world-class visitor experiences in the UK, across Europe and the Americas, working with leading hotel groups, investors, restaurants and lifestyle destinations such as The Ritz-Carlton, Mandarin Oriental, Autograph Collection, W Hotels, Kimpton, and Curio among others, Roberto is known for his strategic insight, concept development and operational excellence.

He understands what it takes to transform a concept into a destination, and a space into a story that guests never forget.

Keane CEO, Jeremy Scarf, said of the appointment, “Roberto’s unique understanding of the hospitality industry, coupled with his exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, make him an invaluable asset to Keane.

“He brings an instinctive understanding of both brand and operations across all aspects of hospitality and F&B. His insights will add immense value to our clients as we continue to grow our global impact. We are delighted to have him on board.”