Philippe Burq appointed CEO of Adriatic Luxury Hotels

Philippe Burq has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Adriatic Luxury Hotels, with a term starting on April 1, 2026.

In this position, he succeeds Mr. Antun Jakobušić, who will continue to serve as a member of the Management Board, responsible for finances, controlling and procurement.

Burq brings rich international experience in operational excellence, organizational transformation and improvement of business performance. Adriatic Luxury Hotels comes from McKinsey & Company, where he led complex projects in various industries, including mining, manufacturing and transportation, as well as the public sector, for over a decade.

He has a master's degree in business administration (MBA) at Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, with a focus on management, marketing and operations. He also holds degrees in civil engineering, transport and logistics from leading universities in Chile and France.

"I am pleased to join one of the leading hotel companies in Croatia, recognized for its strong business results and high standards. I look forward to working with the team to further improve the quality of service and create additional value for guests, employees and the local community."", said Philippe Burq.

Adriatic luxury hotels are one of the most important and recognizable hotel groups in Croatia when it comes to the luxury tourism segment, with an almost complete focus on Dubrovnik as a destination. 

This is a company that manages a portfolio of top-class hotels, villas and high-class residences, including Hotel Excelsior, Dubrovnik Palace, Bellevue, Kompas, Grand Villa Argentina, Hotel Croatia in Cavtat, boutique Hotel Supetar and Hotel Odisej on Mljet, along with a number of luxury villas such as Orsula, Glavić and Agava.