Mark Deere In his new role, he will lead the team of over 400-staff at the hotel. Deere was previously GM at Yas Island Rotana and Centro Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. He also served as general manager at Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City. The British national brings more than 27 years of hospitality experience to his new role, having first started with the Ritz-Carlton in London UK’s front office. Over the course of his career, he has worked across various departments, including conference and banqueting, business development, and food and beverage. His work experience spans eight cities around the world, including Athens, Hanoi, London, Jakarta, Amsterdam, and Dubai.