Corinna Galdies named as a AHEAD Europe judge 2026
We are thrilled to share that Corinna Galdies, Director at GA has been appointed as a judge for the prestigious AHEAD Europe Awards.
Recognising the best in hospitality experience, design, and architecture, AHEAD celebrates exceptional projects across the globe. Corinna’s inclusion on this year’s judging panel reflects her decades of leadership, creative vision, and contribution to high-end hospitality design.
Since joining GA in 2007, Corinna has led the design of iconic landmark projects worldwide. From the bold energy of W Taipei and W Shanghai to the recently opened Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur (shortlisted for AHEAD Asia 2026), her work balances quiet sophistication with rich cultural storytelling.
Her creative direction also extends into luxury retail having spearheaded the award-winning redesign of Harrods' Beauty Hall, White Hall, Beauty Event Services, and Sunglasses Department.
Corinna is currently working on highly anticipated upcoming developments, including a Capella hotel in Japan and a luxury lifestyle hotel and serviced apartments in Indonesia
It’s a privilege to be joining the judging panel for AHEAD Europe, I’m really looking forward to reviewing this year’s entries and celebrating the best in hospitality design. ”
About AHEAD and Sleeper Magazine
Organised by leading hospitality design publication Sleeper, the AHEAD Awards (Awards for Hospitality Experience and Design) are the industry's premier global celebration of outstanding hotel design. Evaluated by a panel of international hospitality leaders, architects, and developers, the awards celebrate the design journey, guest experience, and aesthetic exceptionalism across regional hospitality projects.
