Category: Executive Talks

Rosewood Abu Dhabi has promoted Samuele Baudoino from Executive Sous Chef to Executive Chef, with effect from December 1. Baudoino joined Rosewood Abu Dhabi in 2018, with 22 years of gastronomical experience under his belt, and since then has made a lasting impact on the dining experiences of the UAE capital’s most discerning foodies. Having…

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Rami Z. Sayess as regional vice president and general manager at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. With a proven track record in the hospitality industry, specifically with the Four Seasons over the past 15 years, Sayess will be based in Bahrain with regional responsibilities overseeing…

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates -: The Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah welcomes the joining of new chef Vincenzo Emma as the main chef of Azure Restaurant – the hotel’s Italian restaurant. Chef Emma has more than ten years of experience and aspires to lead the restaurant’s famous Mediterranean cuisine, continuing to create dishes…

Tampa, Florida – With construction nearing completion and an opening date in March 2021,JW Marriott Tampa Water Street is excited to introduce its leadership team. Together, this skilled collection of hospitality professionals will ensure that the highly anticipated property offers guests an enriching, immersive escape in the midst of Tampa’s exciting Water Street neighborhood. “We’ve gathered an…

Bringing over 32 years of in-depth experience in reputable organizations. Abu Dhabi, 14 December 2020 Khidmah, one of the region’s leading facilities management and maintenance companies, has announced the appointment of real-estate industry veteran Abdellatif Sfaxias its new Chief Executive Officer. Sfaxi will be in charge of driving the company’s growth and expansion strategy moving forward…

Spearheading the operations at Ascott Sari Jeddah, one of Saudi Arabia’s elite serviced properties, Ms. Reham Bahauddin, the Operations Manager is a woman of substance and intellect. Having accomplished an educational background in biology and neuroscience, Reham broadened her forte as a liberal arts alumnus through prestigious international institutes, and has managed multiple projects across…

Abu Dhabi – Fairmont Bab Al Bahr appointed Mohamed Abdallah as the new Director of Food and Beverage. In his new role, Mohamed will provide a strategic leadership and oversee the operation of the hotel’s diverse food and beverage outlets as well as its banqueting and catering services. Egyptian National, Abdulla has 16 years’ experience in Abu Dhabi…

As part of its new organization, in line with its asset-light model and its strategic priorities “Focus, Simplify & Expand”, the Sales, Marketing, Distribution and Loyalty expertise is the responsibility of Patrick Mendes, appointed to the role of Group Chief Commercial Officer. He will be in charge of increasing revenues and accelerating the development of innovative services and powerful…

Timothy Groeneweg will head up culinary operations at the property The newly-opened Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown has appointed its director of restaurants and bars. Timothy Groeneweg has been picked for the role, bringing years of culinary experience to the dining table. The ambitious Groeneweg has been on the Hotelier radar for years, having been Highly…

Sun Siyam has appointed Ms. Aisha Faiz as Chief Operating Officer for its group of companies. Aisha has over two decades of experience in Finance and Business. She completed her Bachelor of Science (Honors) (Magna Cum Laude) in Business Management from Marymount Manhattan College in New York, USA. She also went on to complete her Masters in…