Gary Schweikert has been appointed as General Manager at Jumeirah Essex House

Gary Schweikert
In New York, Gary Schweikert has been appointed as the new general manager of Jumeirah Essex House, as well as regional vice president of operations for the Americas. Schweikert joins Jumeirah from the Flagship Hospitality Group LLC. He has previously worked as managing director of the world-famous Plaza Hotel in New York, and regional vice president for Fairmont Hotels, and has held several senior management positions within Hilton Hotels Corporation. "We are pleased to announce these latest management appointments within the Jumeirah team. These accomplished hoteliers bring a wealth of experience and knowledge which will help us manage the landmark hotels and deliver the exceptional service the Jumeirah brand is known for worldwide" said Frank van der Post, COO of Jumeirah Group.
General Management USA & Canada United States New York New York

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences.