Christophe Maris appointed CEO of Boutique Group

Boutique Group announced the appointment of Christophe Maris as the new CEO, in a move aimed at enhancing the company’s successes and continuing its distinguished journey in the coming years.
Based on the strong foundations established by former CEO Marc de Cochinis, he will play a pivotal role in achieving the group’s vision to present to the world the essence of Saudi hospitality and culture, through its distinguished portfolio that includes many luxurious palaces, most notably the “Hotel” scheduled to open in April 2026.
Keen on a smooth leadership transition, Maris joined the Boutique Group in January 2025.

New CEO of “Boutique”

Maris has over 25 years of experience and previously served as Chief Operating Officer of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, a position in which he has spent the majority of his career.
He assumed the position of Chief Operating Officer of Emaar Hospitality LLC, enhancing his experience in leading global hotel organizations.
Christophe Maris said: “I am honored to join the Boutique Group, a group that shares my passion for excellence in the field of hospitality and preserving our ancient cultural heritage.”
He added: “Previously, I used to follow the transformation that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is witnessing with a mixture of admiration and fascination. But today, as the new CEO of Boutique Group, I look forward to contributing to writing the next inspiring chapter in the legacy of Saudi hospitality and sharing it with the whole world.”
Boutique Group seeks to seize the opportunities that will arise through the new vision of Maris, which is in line with the company’s growth journey.
Sabah Barakat, Member of the Board of Directors at Boutique Group, welcomed Mares to his new position: “We are pleased to have Christophe Mares join the Boutique Group team, especially as we are in the midst of an exceptional growth phase for the Saudi hospitality sector, and we are committed to creating new opportunities across this vital sector.”
He added: “There is no doubt that Maris’s experience and long career in the luxury hotel sector will give us a strong motivation to move forward in developing our distinguished palaces.”