Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua Names Michael Baier General Manager

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua has appointed Michael Baier as general manager. He will oversee all aspects of the 54-acre property on West Maui’s Kapalua coastline.

Baier has more than 35 years of hospitality leadership experience. Most recently, he served as area managing director for Highgate Hotels in San Francisco, where he oversaw the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA, Timbri Hotel San Francisco, Curio Collection by Hilton, and Stanford Court Hotel.

During his tenure, the Hyatt Regency completed a $75 million transformation and introduced a dining concept inspired by chef Michael Mina.

Baier previously served as general manager at San Francisco Marriott Fisherman’s Wharf. He has also served as board chair of the Hotel Council of San Francisco and held executive board and treasurer positions with San Francisco Travel.