Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Leading Kerzner’s legacy into its fourth decade, across four brands, through innovation and sustainable growth. Together, with over seventeen thousand colleagues, we drive industry-leading excellence in luxury without compromise at One&Only Resorts, Atlantis Resorts, SIRO Hotels, and Rare Finds. Creator of brands (Rove, Rare Finds, SIRO) and developer of people shaping the future of luxury hospitality.
At Kerzner International, our purpose is to enrich lives around the world by creating Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories. I have the privilege of leading exceptional teams across our iconic brand portfolio — Atlantis, One&Only, SIRO, and Rare Finds — as we develop and operate some of the world’s most extraordinary destination resorts, ultra-luxury hotels, branded residences, and immersive entertainment experiences. In less than four years, we delivered Kerzner’s first bold strategic roadmap, Vision 2025, doubling company revenue and building a record-breaking global development pipeline including 2 Atlantis, 8 One&Only, 4 SIRO, and 2 Rare Finds projects. Kerzner and our brands are recognized globally with prestigious industry awards, reflecting our relentless pursuit of excellence, quality, and innovation — and our commitment to delivering experiences that become everlasting memories. I have been personally involved from project selection through opening on landmark destinations including Atlantis The Royal; One&Only Mandarina, Portonovi, Desaru Coast, Gorilla’s Nest, Nyungwe House, Aesthesis, One Za’abeel, Kéa Island, Moonlight Basin; SIRO One Za’abeel; and Bab Al Shams. A defining chapter of our journey is SIRO — Kerzner’s revolutionary hospitality brand, purpose-built for the modern, performance-driven traveler. SIRO integrates fitness, recovery, nutrition, sleep, and mindfulness into a high-energy lifestyle experience, redefining the future of hospitality. Together with our teams, we have delivered some of the most iconic grand openings in the industry — including Atlantis The Royal with Beyoncé, One&Only One Za’abeel with Jennifer Lopez and Mark Ronson, and One&Only Aesthesis with Kylie Minogue and Olivier Rousteing. Guided by purpose and powered by people, we continue to build a lasting legacy and create sustainable value for our stakeholders worldwide.
Chief Operating Officer for Kerzner International. Leading the operational success of the Atlantis Resorts and Residences, Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort and the ultra-luxury One&Only collection. Focused on the guest experience across the portfolio, in charge of innovation, growth and development of the Kerzner Team. Delivering the vision of Kerzner International - Amazing Experience and Everlasting Memories. Integral to the continued strategic growth of the company as the portfolio continues expand.
Leading The strategic development of the One&Only brand, including continued operational success of all existing One & Only resorts and growth of the collection of hotels. Development and successful launch the evolution of the brand beyond award-winning beach resorts, to include Nature Resorts, Urban Resorts and One&Only Private Homes. Introduction of new service philosophy « We Create Joy » for both guest and colleagues, building a new culture at One&Only. Responsible for redefining the resort well-being experience with the introduction of an exclusive global partnership with leading health wellness and beauty expert brand, Chenot.
Emaar Hospitality Responsible for EHG's existing Business Units: Armani Dubai, Armani Milan, The Address Hotel&Residences Downtown, The Address Dubai Mall, The Address Dubai Marina, The Palace Downtown, The Address Montgomerie, Vida Downtown, Manzil Downtown, Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, Arabian Ranches Golf Club, the Dubai Marina Yacht Club and Life Style dinning (atmosphere, cut, la Serre, Toko...). Creates Vida Hotel and Manzil. www.vida-hotels.com Creates from scratch acclaimed Rove Hotels brands in a record time. From concept to design and opening of first Rove hotel done in 16 months. Amazing success till date ; www.rove.com In charge of new mega mix-use development in Dubai :The Address BLVD, The Address Fountain Views, The Address Sky View. Opera Dubai, a 2000 -seat multipurpose performing Art Center, part of Emaar Hospitality Group. Reporting directly to the Chairman. Full reorganization done with execution of strategic plan.
Regional General Manager based at Flagship Property The Address Downtown Dubai overlooking The Address Dubai Mall, The Address Dubai Marina, the Address Montgomerie and Golf Club and supporting hospitality related design and layout for the upcoming properties under The Address Brand in Dubai (The Address Boulevard, The Address Fountain Views and the Address Sky Views) and internationally (the Address Istanbul in Turkey , the Address Marassi in Egypt )
Flag Ship Of Emaar Hospitality, located in Downtown Dubai, direct access to largest mall of the world. 822 keys (196 Keys Hotel, 626 Serviced Residences), 8 Food&Beverage Outlets. Best Hotel in the World (Global Traveler)
Best General Manager of the Year 2011 - MONOCLE -
Report directly to the Area Vice President in charge of 6 hotels. Hotel of the year HIC, 2005
Southwest Europe and North Africa Food & Beverage Regional Specialist. Report to the Area VP. In charge of conducting MOR, develop synergy between hotels, recruitment, and initiate restaurants concept statement. Base in Casablanca and covering below hotels : Hyatt Regency Paris Madeleine, Hyatt Regency Paris CDG, Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme, Park Hyatt Villa Magna (Madrid), Hyatt La Manga (Spain), Hyatt Regency Casablanca. Creation of iconic Cafe M