Born in Montreal, Patrick Vincelette is a seasoned hospitality professional with a career spanning over two decades with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Sofitel. Since joining the company in 1998, he has worked in nearly every area of hotel operations—beginning humbly as a dishwasher and steadily advancing through roles including Front Desk, Housekeeping, and Guest Services, before taking on key leadership positions such as Director of Front Office, Director of Housekeeping, and Director of Operations.

Patrick Vincelette has held influential positions at several iconic properties, including Fairmont Château Lake Louise, Fairmont Copley Plaza, Fairmont Algonquin, Fairmont Château Frontenac, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Sofitel Washington Lafayette Square, and currently service as Director of Rooms at Fairmont Château Laurier. Their deep operational expertise and commitment to excellence have also made them a trusted leader on several high-profile opening and transition teams, contributing to the successful launches and transformations of Fairmont Washington D.C., Fairmont Pittsburgh, Fairmont Nairobi, Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, and Sofitel Mexico City.

With an unrelenting passion for hospitality, Patrick Vincelette brings a guest-first approach to leadership, supported by a lifelong dedication to teamwork, mentorship, and operational excellence. Outside of the hotel world, Patrick is an avid sports enthusiast and enjoys great food, wine, beer, and spirits with Family & Friends.