Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi General Manager Lionel Formento has been named Kenya’s Most Influential General Manager in the Hospitality Industry, an accolade awarded by CMO Global in recognition of exceptional leadership and industry impact.
Mr. Formento received the honour in December following Dusit Princess Nairobi’s continued rise as one of the leading business hotels in Westlands, as well as several international awards earned by the property earlier this year.
“I am humbled and honoured to be recognised among Kenya’s Most Influential General Managers in the hospitality sector,” said Mr. Formento. “This achievement belongs to our team, our ownership, and our guests and partners who place their trust in us every day.”
With more than two decades of international experience across Europe, Asia, and Africa, Mr. Formento has played a key role in strengthening the Dusit Princess brand in Kenya. His people-focused leadership style, commitment to service excellence, and passion for innovation have helped position the hotel as one of the top four-star properties in Westlands, Nairobi. He has also been instrumental in championing sustainability and nurturing a world-class service culture within the Dusit brand across Africa.
His recent accolades include General Manager of the Year – Kenya (CEO Destinations Awards) and Best Newly Appointed General Manager – Global (Haute Grandeur Global Awards), among other industry honours.
The Kenya’s Most Influential General Managers Awards recognise leaders who have demonstrated outstanding performance, innovation, and meaningful contributions to their industries and the national economy.
