Managing Director

Marlene Poynder

General Manager, Waldorf Astoria Sydney

Discipline: Managing Director
Venue: The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel · Hotel

Portrait of Marlene Poynder

i. Biography

Marlene Poynder is the General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Sydney in Sydney. Prior to this role, she served as the Managing Director of The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York City from 2022 to 2026. Her career includes leadership positions at luxury hotels across New York City, Chicago, Beijing, and Queenstown.

Career - General Manager — Waldorf Astoria Sydney, Sydney (2026) - Managing Director — The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, New York City (2022–2026) - General Manager — Conrad New York Downtown, New York City (2022) - General Manager — Waldorf Astoria Chicago, Chicago (2015) - General Manager — Waldorf Astoria Beijing, Beijing (2013–2015) - Opening General Manager — Hilton Queenstown, Queenstown (2010–2012)

FAQ What is Marlene Poynder's current role? She is the General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Sydney. Which hotel did Marlene Poynder open as General Manager? She served as the Opening General Manager at Hilton Queenstown from 2010 to 2012.