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Charlie Parker

Regional Vice President and General Manager

“Hawaii has an incredible rich culture, and Hualalai embodies this unique spirit of the islands. It's a new era of this iconic Resort, providing guests with the opportunity to make deeper connections with each other and our ohana."

 

Four Seasons Tenure

  • Since 1996
  • First Four Seasons Assignment: Administrative Assistant to Regional Vice President, Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane

Employment History

  • Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina; Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square; Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire; Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh; Four Seasons Hotel Doha; Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane; Four Seasons Explorer, Maldives; Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa; Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane; Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas; Four Seasons Hotel Newport Beach (formerly a Four Seasons hotel); Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane

Birthplace

  • Edinburgh, Scotland

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management, Michigan State University and University of Surrey

Languages Spoken

  • English, Spanish

Charlie Parker has spent more than two decades in various positions at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts worldwide. In his role as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Parker leads the expansive oceanfront Resort through the launch of a resort-wide renovation, the first of this scope since opening more than 20 years ago. Also overseeing the operation of Hualalai’s residences, Parker brings a breadth of luxury hospitality experience and knowledge to his role.

Born in Scotland and raised in the UK, Parker received a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Management from Michigan State University and University of Surrey. After graduating, he joined Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, launching his career with the luxury hospitality brand. Parker has worked in a variety of positions and departments before his promotion to General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire in 2011. Following Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, Parker has contributed to the success of a multitude of hotels and resorts in Newport Beach, Maldives at Kuda Huraa, Maldives Explorer, Doha, Sharm El Sheikh, Hampshire, London at Ten Trinity Square, and most recently Oahu at Ko Olina. This diverse background provides a keen sense of the operation and serves as the foundation for his leadership as General Manager.

He is known for his strong business acumen, calm demeanour, and unwavering commitment to guests and employees. In addition to spending time with his family (his wife Rebeca is a former Four Seasons executive and has opened five hotels herself), Parker enjoys an active lifestyle including surfing, scuba diving, golf, and tennis.