Francis Desjardins has been appointed regional vice president, Pacific Northwest and general manager of Fairmont Pacific Rim. In his dual role, he will oversee Fairmont Pacific Rim, Fairmont Empress, Fairmont Waterfront, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, and Fairmont Vancouver Airport.
With more than 28 years of leadership experience with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Desjardins joins the Pacific Northwest region from Fairmont Taghazout Bay in Morocco, where he has served as general manager since 2019, leading the successful opening and positioning of the luxury resort.
Throughout his career, Desjardins has held senior leadership positions across Fairmont properties in North America, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, building extensive expertise in luxury hotel operations, hotel openings and guest experience.
Desjardins assumes leadership of Fairmont’s Pacific Northwest portfolio at a time of continued growth and evolution for the region’s hospitality and tourism sector. Widely recognized for his collaborative leadership style, commitment to developing future hospitality leaders and ability to build high-performing teams, Desjardins brings a global perspective and a relationship-driven approach to leadership, delivering exceptional guest experiences while cultivating meaningful connections with colleagues, guests and local communities.
“It is an honour to join Fairmont Pacific Rim and lead Fairmont’s Pacific Northwest portfolio,” he said. “What stands out to me is the strength of this region, the calibre of its leadership teams and the individuality of each property. With such strong foundations already in place, I am excited to work alongside our talented colleagues to continue elevating the guest experience and building on Fairmont’s legacy across the region.”
