Chris, a British national, joined Jumeirah in 2005 working in Sports & Leisure for various hotels and resorts in Dubai. In 2007, he was promoted to a Director’s role with Jumeirah’s Development team, working on several projects in Dubai. Then, in 2010, he was the first Jumeirah colleague to join the pre-opening team of Jumeirah Dhevanafushi as Director of Operations, overseeing Rooms, Food & Beverage, Spa, Engineering and Housekeeping.
Prior to joining Jumeirah Group, Chris worked as manager for two private health clubs in London (UK), Virgin Active and Holmes Place. He holds a degree in Leisure Management from the University of Manchester.
In his new role, Chris will lead the team as they continue to build on the success and reputation of Jumeirah Dhevanafushi, which opened in 2011.