Ariane is RPW Design's new Managing Director and is already fully involved in the practice’s activities, working closely with the different design teams on ongoing projects and new proposals. Prior to joining RPW Design, Ariane was one of the founding partners of The Gettys Group, Inc., headquartered in Chicago Ill. USA. Ariane spent the last 8 years working and living in Hong Kong, where she established the firm’s Asia-Pacific Headquarters and opened their Manila office. Amongst the many projects she has worked on, was the most recent renovation of the Peninsula Hotel’s flagship, the Peninsula Hong Kong. She is an active contributor in the hospitality & interior design industry. Serving as a frequent speaker and judge at hotel industry events and awards, as well as commentator on changing trends and guest expectations in numerous notable trade publications and documentaries. Aside from English, Ariane is fluent in the German and Spanish languages.
