Luxury alpine resort The Chedi Andermatt has named Thomas Goval as its new General Manager, with the hospitality veteran set to take up the role on 1 September 2026.

Goval joins the award-winning Swiss hotel from Raffles Hotel Singapore, where he most recently served as Hotel Manager. He previously held senior leadership roles at Switzerland’s Bürgenstock Resort, including Hotel Manager and Acting General Manager.

A graduate of the prestigious École hôtelière de Lausanne, Goval brings extensive international luxury hospitality experience and will oversee the next chapter of The Chedi Andermatt as the destination continues to strengthen its position as one of the Alps’ premier luxury escapes.

“Our ambition is to establish Andermatt as the world’s leading mountain hospitality destination,” said Naguib S. Sawiris, a member of the Board of Directors of Andermatt Swiss Alps AG. He added that Goval’s experience in luxury hospitality will help build on the hotel’s strong reputation while guiding its future growth.

James Lamb, Chief Executive Officer of Hospitality at Andermatt Swiss Alps AG, described Goval as a seasoned hotelier with the leadership and operational expertise to deliver exceptional guest experiences and continue the property’s success.

Nestled in the Swiss Alps, The Chedi Andermatt is one of Switzerland’s leading five-star luxury hotels, known for its blend of contemporary Asian design and traditional Alpine architecture. The hotel forms part of the wider Andermatt Swiss Alps destination, which includes luxury residences, championship golf, mountain adventures and year-round leisure experiences designed to position Andermatt as a world-class alpine getaway.