Jannes started his journey as a concierge, working his way up with roles at the world’s most prestigious five-star hotels, including the Kempinski Hotel Adlon in Berlin, the Four Seasons George V in Paris, the Ritz Carlton Hotel Arts in Barcelona, and The Plaza Hotel in New York City. Prior to joining The Beaumont, he was the Director of Rooms at The Connaught in London, and Director of Rooms at Le Bristol in Paris, France. During his tenure at The Beaumont, the hotel became an award-winning landmark destination, with accolades including TripAdvisor’s #2 Luxury Hotel in the UK, one of the top 25 luxury hotels in the world, AA London Hotel of the Year, and Best Independent Hotel in the World. He has a Master Certificate in the Essentials of Hospitality Management from Cornell University, where he also completed the General Managers Course as a St Julian Scholar. Today, Jannes is the Founder of Kepler Hotel Group and the Kepler International Hospitality Academy. Kepler Hotel Group® is pioneering a model of what luxury in hospitality feels like when it is elevated, innovative, uncompromising and planet positive.