The Gold Service Scholarship are very happy to announce that it has strengthened its group of Trustees with two prestigious new additions to the board.
Knut Wylde
Knut is the General Manager of The Berkeley in February 2016, Knut was Hotel Manager at Claridge’s and previously worked at some of the most iconic London properties such as The Lanesborough, where I had the pleasure of working with him, and The Savoy. Additionally, he has held senior roles with One&Only Resorts, Rosewood Hotels and the Dorchester Collection. With this wealth of experience and his commitment to the hospitality industry, Knut brings an energetic and fresh approach to hotel management as well as a true understanding of luxury in both product and service.
Alessandro Fasoli MCA
Alessandro is the Director of Michelin star restaurant The Woodspeen and The Clockspire. Originally from Verona in Italy, Alex has worked in some of the most illustrious and iconic restaurants in the world –including The Ritz London and Cliveden House, among others internationally where exceptional service is a real focus. Alex also spent time at the two Michelin-starred restaurant, The Vineyard, working for Sir Peter Michael. He launched The Woodspeen from the outset in 2014 and The Clockspire, to follow.
Through all his career, Alex worked with outstanding mentors such as Diego Masciaga MCA, with whom he launched a Service Academy for the wider company in 2018, a first of its kind in the industry. Mentoring, inspiring and delivering the highest level of service is what Alex strives for, Alessandro also has an amazing sense of humour!!
The Gold Service Scholarship, launched in 2012 exists to inspire, educate and nurture the UK’s finest Front of House Talent.