Weiland will begin his new position in November. He moves to Gstaad from Courchevel, France, where he has been in charge of the Aman Le Mélézin. A native of Germany, Weiland grew up in South Africa, Haiti and Kenia, holds a Bachelor fromt the Ecole Hotelière de Lausanne, and worked in leading positions in hotels of the Aman Group in Beijing, Rajasthan and Marrakesch.

Nachson Mimran, president of the board of directors of the Grand Hotel Alpina AG, is happy they found a person who shares the vision of sustainable luxury.