at his side , today working most closely with his brother , Neil , a relationship he refers to as his secret to success .
For Leboeuf , general manager of the 5-star Mandarin Oriental Paris as well as the brand ’ s area vice president of operations , the point of emphasis also is family , having been heavily influenced by the strong direction and love of his mother .
So it is not surprising that Leboeuf makes a point to elevate women in the workplace . In his daily morning meeting , over half the leading staff members present are women . His personal assistant , Sophie Verneuil , mentions a quote often cited by Leboeuf : “ Alone we go faster , together we go further .”
Perhaps it is that inclusive style that led the readers of HOTELS to select Shah and Leboeuf as the winners of the 38th annual Hotelier of the World awards .
PHILIPPE LEBOEUF
INDEPENDENT HOTELIER OF THE WORLD
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JAY SHAH AND PHILIPPE LEBOEUF LEAD BY PAYING METICULOUS ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND ATTENTIVELY LISTENING TO THE TEAMS THAT SURROUND THEM .
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