Aurelio Giraudo has been appointed Cluster General Manager of Fairmont The Palm, Movenpick JLT, Riva Beach Club, and Th8 Hotel, Dubai, UAE. Giraudo brings more than forty years of global hospitality experience. He was conferred by Hotelier Middle East as Power 100 GM in the Middle East for 2021.
Dusit International has appointed Nichlas Maratos as Vice President – Commercial. Maratos brings more than 20 years of experience working for hospitality groups such as Starwood (subsequently Marriott), and Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts. Prior to joining Dusit, he was Executive Vice President – Sales for Shangri-La.
Kempinski Hotels has appointed Timur Sentuerk as Chief Operating Officer, Europe, Middle East & Africa as well as member of the Management Board. Prior to this, Sentuerk was Chief People Officer at Pure Data Centres in London. He is a dynamic hospitality professional, having worked with iconic hospitality brands.
Grand Millennium Al Wahda has appointed Fadi Ammache as General Manager. Ammache has over 25 years of international experience, spread across France, Belgium, Lebanon, and the UAE. He has been working in the hospitality sector since 1996 and holding the position of General Manager since 2016.
Amish Ali has been promoted to Operations Manager from Front Office Manager at Park Inn by Radisson, Dubai Motor City. Ali first joined Radisson in 2010 as a One Touch Service Agent for Radisson Blu and Park Inn Hotels, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, and has quickly progressed through the company.
Amish Ali has been promoted to Operations Manager from Front Office Manager at Park Inn by Radisson, Dubai Motor City. Ali first joined Radisson in 2010 as a One Touch Service Agent for Radisson Blu and Park Inn Hotels, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, and has quickly progressed through the company.
Conrad O’Riordan has been appointed Director of Food & Beverage at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert. O’Riordan has vast international experience, which includes leading two Michelin-awarded restaurants in Thailand and working for global brands, including Alila Hotels and Resorts across China, Indonesia, and Oman.
Occidental Sharjah Grand Hotel has appointed Asier Baquero as the new General Manager. Baquero previously worked with the Barceló Hotel Group, rejoining in 2016 as General Manager at Barceló Lanzarote, moving on to lead the Occidental Menorca team before settling into his new role at Occidental Sharjah Grand.
