Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta Welcomes Back Petra Baumann as GM

Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta Welcomes Back Petra Baumann as General Manager

Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta is delighted to announce the appointment of Petra Baumann as its new General Manager. A seasoned hotelier with an impressive 23-year career within Kempinski Hotels, Ms. Baumann's return to Jakarta marks a significant moment for the iconic property.

Petra Baumann's journey with Kempinski began in 2002 at the prestigious Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin. Her career has seen remarkable growth and diverse experiences across various international properties. 

In 2012, Ms. Baumann expanded her expertise as Rooms Division Manager at Kempinski Hotel Gravenbruch Frankfurt. Her first executive leadership role came in 2014 as EAM/Director of Operations at Kempinski Hotel N'Djamena, Chad.

Ms. Baumann's strong connection with Jakarta first blossomed in December 2015 when she joined Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta as Hotel Manager, where her exceptional leadership was clearly evident. Following this, she served as General Manager at the opening of Kempinski Residences Guangzhou from 2019 to 2021, and most recently held the Cluster General Manager position at Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi and Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara from 2021 to 2025. 

A German national, Petra Baumann is fluent in English and French, in addition to her native German. Her return to Jakarta signifies not only a homecoming but also a continuation of her strong bond with the team and the vibrant city.

"I am incredibly grateful and excited to return to Jakarta after six years," said Petra Baumann. "The city has undergone such rapid development, particularly with the impressive advancements in public transport, the proliferation of world-class shopping malls, diverse dining destinations, and vibrant cultural hubs. This not only makes accessing and departing from Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta incredibly convenient for our guests but also offers a wealth of new activities for both local and international visitors to explore – a truly fantastic enhancement. I'm also truly happy to see so many familiar faces among the hotel team. I am ready to collaborate with them to ensure Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta continues to stand proudly as an iconic landmark of Indonesia and a leading hospitality provider in this dynamic city." 

The entire team at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta extends a warm welcome to Petra Baumann and wishes her immense success in her new assignment.

Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta 
Jl. MH. Thamrin No. 1 Jakarta 10310, Indonesia 
T: +62 21 2358 3800
http://kempinski.com/jakarta