Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
I am General Manager to Raseen Hospitality Academy, supported by Al Muhaidib Group focusing on starting and developing their hospitality education sector supporting Vision 2030 and partnered with EHL in Switzerland. I am also Founder and Managing Director of the multi award winning “The Meyer Studios”, in London. I am an Author of the International Bestseller on Amazon, "The Boy From The Wild", as well as Film Producer and Actor. I am also involved in Hospitality Management Consulting having been a hotelier and in hospitality education. I was Born and raised into the World of Hotels by growing up on a Game Reserve Safari in South Africa that my father created and then trained in Les Roches Switzerland. Being raised in such an environment my skills were varied from understanding hospitality management but also a deep knowledge for conservation being surrounded by wildlife and adventure, as well as the importance of valuing the team that supports all the elements of such a business.
Leading the new venture start-up & expansion of Raseen Hospitality Academy (RHA), supported by Raseen, & Al Muhaidib Group and our new Swiss partners EHL, with campuses launching across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia focusing on delivering world-class hospitality training and supply the sector’s leading brands with highly skilled and exceptionally qualified national & international talent. Raseen Hospitality Academy venture is designed to empower Saudi talent with world-class hospitality training and executive skillsto develop incredible employment opportunities & long-term careers, all while being aligned with global standards and the goals of Vision 2030 in the Kingdom. My role includes: - Establishing the academy across multiple campuses in the Kingdom - Partnering with leading brands of hotels, F&B groups, airlines and tourism projects - Design top-class programs with elite partners that lead directly to exceptional internships and careers - Develop and promote Vocational Education Training (VET) & Executive Training for Certificate & Diploma level with EHL - Building a high-performance training and operations team - Ensuring a world-class student that leads to incredible guest experiences - Implement objectives aligning with the goals of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Vision 2030 & beyond
Founder & MD of The Meyer Studios Ltd which became a multi Award Winning Photography & Studio business in London (UK), focusing on commercial photography developing Actors & Models into the industry with leading headsets & portfolios, as well as branding, editorial and celebrity photoshoots.
Overlooking the BBA (Bachelors) Program in London while also lecturing for Bachelors & Masters
Managing the Saudi Hospitality Training Program in support of the Saudi Vision 2030.
Business Development Consultant and International Hospitality Consultant. Consulting Lecturer at Glion Institute with focus on Sales & Digital Marketing, Business Development & Strategy, Luxury Brand Management and Food & Beverage Management. Author to the #1 International Bestseller "THE BOY FROM THE WILD" on Amazon. Film Producer & Director and freelance Actor.