Rosewood Calistoga Appoints Daniel Simon as Managing Director

CALISTOGA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES | AUGUST 3, 2026 – Rosewood Calistoga is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Simon as Managing Director. An accomplished luxury hospitality executive with more than three decades of international experience, Simon will lead the opening of Rosewood’s highly anticipated Napa Valley estate. Nestled on Calistoga’s forested ridgeline, the estate is set to debut in early 2027, marking a significant milestone in Rosewood's continued growth across the Americas under the brand's new discovery-led era.

A Career Shaped Across Continents

Born in Sweden, Simon joined Rosewood Hotel Group in 2021 and most recently served as Managing Director of Rosewood Phnom Penh. During his tenure, the hotel achieved significant global recognition, including ranking No. 30 on Travel + Leisure’s 2024 “100 Best Hotels in the World” list. The property also received multiple World Spa Awards for Sense®, A Rosewood Spa, recognition from Asia’s 50 Best Bars, and accolades for its sustainability initiatives.

His earlier career spans senior leadership roles across the United States, Southeast Asia, Canada and Australia, including positions with Anantara, W Hotels, Celebrity Cruises and Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, after serving as a logistics officer in the Swedish Army.​

Bringing A Proven Vision To Napa Valley

At Rosewood Calistoga, Simon will oversee all aspects of the estate, drawing on his commitment to service excellence and reputation for building and inspiring high-performing teams. His leadership will shape an experience deeply rooted in the land and its community, where nature, terroir, and togetherness create a destination that embodies Rosewood's philosophy.

"Leading the opening of Rosewood Calistoga is both a privilege and a responsibility, and I am honored to help bring this remarkable estate to life. It is a rare opportunity to shape a destination from the very beginning, one deeply connected to its landscape, its community and the people who define it. In the months ahead, my focus will be on building an outstanding founding team, cultivating a culture rooted in relationship-driven hospitality and creating experiences that embody the character of Calistoga.​"

DANIEL SIMON, MANAGING DIRECTOR, ROSEWOOD CALISTOGA​

"Rosewood Calistoga will bring a distinctive new expression of Rosewood to the Americas, and Daniel is the ideal leader to guide its opening. He combines operational rigor, thoughtful leadership and a proven ability to build teams that deliver exceptional, place-led hospitality. His vision will help shape an estate where every detail fosters meaningful experiences, genuine connection and a slower, more restorative and deeply intentional way to experience Napa Valley.​"

JILLIAN KATCHER, VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS, AMERICAS & THE CARIBBEAN, ROSEWOOD​