Director, Peninsula Motoring Events
The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, New York, NY, United States
As The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (HSH) continues to elevate the global stature of The Peninsula brand, we are seeking an experienced and highly accomplished leader to oversee Peninsula Motoring Events and the Group Transportation programmes. This is a rare opportunity to shape one of The Peninsula’s most distinctive brand platforms, combining automotive heritage, experiential excellence and operational leadership.
Overseeing The Peninsula Motoring globally, planning and delivery of flagship motoring events including The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering and Rally, The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award, and Peninsula Drives, this exceptional role is to deliver consistent vehicle standards, effective manufacturer partnerships, and best‑in‑class fleet management across all HSH operations.
Key Accountabilities
Lead the end‑to‑end execution of The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering and The Quail Rally, ensuring delivery against defined brand, experiential and commercial objectives. Lead the execution and continued evolution of The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award, strengthening its global prestige and contribution to The Peninsula brand. Propose, develop and deliver additional events under The Peninsula Motoring Series, expanding the reach, relevance and impact of the platform. Lead the development of Peninsula Motoring merchandise in close collaboration with Peninsula Merchandising, ensuring alignment with brand positioning and commercial goals. Lead sponsorship‑related activities for Peninsula Motoring events, enhancing commercial outcomes while maintaining the quality and strategic fit of partners, working closely with the Head of Brand Partnerships & Events on broader group opportunities. Conceptualise, develop and present business plans for new Peninsula Motoring initiatives and events, in partnership with the Head of Brand Partnerships & Events. Guide and support all HSH operations in the procurement of company‑owned vehicles, ensuring alignment with group standards and operational needs. Lead the ongoing development and evolution of Group vehicle specifications and standards, and ensure compliance across all HSH operations. Manage strategic relationships with motoring manufacturers, ensuring Peninsula fleet specifications and standards remain current as new models are launched. Oversee the development, maintenance and evolution of the Vintage and Specialty Fleet, including associated driver training programmes and usage standards. General Requirements
Senior level experience leading complex, high profile programmes within luxury sectors Inherent knowledge, experience and contacts within the motoring sector Proven ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels, from concept development and business planning through to delivery and evaluation. Strong commercial judgement, with experience driving revenue opportunities while protecting brand integrity and experiential quality. Demonstrated success in managing multiple stakeholders across regions, including senior leadership, brand partners, sponsors and external suppliers. Well developed leadership presence, with the credibility to represent The Peninsula brand externally at the highest level. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate ideas, strategies and recommendations clearly to senior audiences. High attention to detail combined with a long term, brand led mindset consistent with The Peninsula’s heritage and positioning. We are delighted to receive your resume for further consideration. This opportunity may be based in London, New York, Chicago or Hong Kong. Remuneration is TBD for US based candidates.
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Lead the end‑to‑end execution of The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering and The Quail Rally, ensuring delivery against defined brand, experiential and commercial objectives. Lead the execution and continued evolution of The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award, strengthening its global prestige and contribution to The Peninsula brand. Propose, develop and deliver additional events under The Peninsula Motoring Series, expanding the reach, relevance and impact of the platform. Lead the development of Peninsula Motoring merchandise in close collaboration with Peninsula Merchandising, ensuring alignment with brand positioning and commercial goals. Lead sponsorship‑related activities for Peninsula Motoring events, enhancing commercial outcomes while maintaining the quality and strategic fit of partners, working closely with the Head of Brand Partnerships & Events on broader group opportunities. Conceptualise, develop and present business plans for new Peninsula Motoring initiatives and events, in partnership with the Head of Brand Partnerships & Events. Guide and support all HSH operations in the procurement of company‑owned vehicles, ensuring alignment with group standards and operational needs. Lead the ongoing development and evolution of Group vehicle specifications and standards, and ensure compliance across all HSH operations. Manage strategic relationships with motoring manufacturers, ensuring Peninsula fleet specifications and standards remain current as new models are launched. Oversee the development, maintenance and evolution of the Vintage and Specialty Fleet, including associated driver training programmes and usage standards. General Requirements
Senior level experience leading complex, high profile programmes within luxury sectors Inherent knowledge, experience and contacts within the motoring sector Proven ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels, from concept development and business planning through to delivery and evaluation. Strong commercial judgement, with experience driving revenue opportunities while protecting brand integrity and experiential quality. Demonstrated success in managing multiple stakeholders across regions, including senior leadership, brand partners, sponsors and external suppliers. Well developed leadership presence, with the credibility to represent The Peninsula brand externally at the highest level. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate ideas, strategies and recommendations clearly to senior audiences. High attention to detail combined with a long term, brand led mindset consistent with The Peninsula’s heritage and positioning. We are delighted to receive your resume for further consideration. This opportunity may be based in London, New York, Chicago or Hong Kong. Remuneration is TBD for US based candidates.
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