Director of Residences appointed for The OWO Residences by Raffles


Raffles Hotels & Resorts and partners has appointed Andrew Broniszewski as Director of Residences at The OWO Residences by Raffles, which is set to open this winter.

Andrew will act exclusively for The OWO Residences, overseeing all residential operations in the Grade II* listed building and ensuring residents have access to the complete range of services and amenities offered by the world-renowned Raffles brand when it opens this winter. His role will involve all aspects of property management providing peace of mind to homeowners.

Bringing over a decade of experience in luxury hospitality, Andrew started his career at The Lygon Arms in the Cotswolds. In 2009, he returned to London as the concierge for residential services at luxury development Lancelot Place, Knightsbridge, and in 2010 he joined the pre-opening team as Head Concierge at One Hyde Park, Knightsbridge, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s first European branded residences development.

Most recently, Andrew worked closely with Dorchester Collection to deliver Mayfair Park Residences, their first ever residential management project, which opened in September 2020.

Philippe Leboeuf, MD Raffles London at The OWO, said, “Andrew’s experience in launching and managing leading hotel residences in London will be indispensable in helping us to create a world-class destination in the heart of Whitehall.

'The building has been meticulously restored and I am looking forward to working with Andrew to welcome our new residents and make them feel at home in this exceptional living space.”

Andrew said, “I am extremely proud to be heading up the residential operations for The OWO Residences. This iconic building is being transformed into an exciting global destination and is already one of London’s most sought after addresses. I look forward to working exclusively with owners to deliver the high levels of service that the Raffles brand is famous for.”

Over the past six years, the landmark Old War Office building in Whitehall has been meticulously restored and re-opens as The OWO with a flagship Raffles hotel with 120 rooms and suites, 85 Raffles branded residences, 11 restaurants and bars including signature restaurants from chef Mauro Colagreco, and dedicated wellness concept with Guerlain Spa and active wellness offering by Pillar.