Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth Appoints Thibaut Asso as Resort Manager

February 21, 2025

Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth, the legendary island escape on Saint Barthélemy, is pleased to announce the appointment of Thibaut Asso as Resort Manager, marking his return to the iconic property. In this role, he will oversee the resort’s daily operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while driving strategic initiatives to enhance service excellence and operational efficiency.

 “I am absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to work alongside Thibaut once again,” said Martein van Wagenberg, Managing Director of Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth. “He not only brings his extensive knowledge of the destination but also his breadth of experience working at the resort, where he has been instrumental in elevating guest experiences and operations. With 20 years of experience working with hotels in North America, Europe and Asia, Thibaut brings a global perspective and a profound expertise in the luxury space, which will undoubtedly elevate our offerings here in St. Barth.” 

Thibaut’s journey comes full circle as he returns to Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth as Resort Manager, building on his previous tenure as Director of Sales and Marketing from 2020 to 2023. Following his time at the resort, he joined Marriott International as Complex Director of Sales and Marketing, working with renowned properties including The St. Regis Aspen and W Aspen. Asso also served as Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing, Americas for COMO Hotels and Resorts in Miami Beach, overseeing sales and marketing for two properties and leading the successful reopening of COMO Parrot Cay in 2017. He has held senior leadership roles in sales across renowned luxury brands, including Director of Sales for Carlisle Bay Resort in Antigua and Associate Director of Sales for Pineapple Luxury Hotels and Resorts, representing prestigious properties such as One Aldwych, Il Salviatino, and Upper House. Asso also spent eight years with Belmond Hotels in various sales and management positions.

 Le Guanahani St. Barth has been an icon since it originally opened in 1986, and to this day has remained one of the world’s most discerning island escapes. Set across 18 lush and secluded acres on a private peninsula that overlooks the beautiful beaches of Maréchal Bay and Grand Cul-de-Sac Lagoon, the resort has been recognized for its unique and spectacular sense of place amongst top artists, designers, and luxury travelers worldwide. Together the team of newly appointed professionals will support Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth’s upcoming initiatives and partnerships across all sectors of the resort, further solidifying it as a top destination in the Caribbean for affluent travelers for years to come.