Wilson began his career in hospitality in various positions in the UK, Indonesia and Australia. Most recently, he was MD of Ritz-Carlton Beijing and JW Marriott Beijing. A career highlight for Wilson was his role as GM of Ritz-Carlton Bali Resort and Spa, where he successfully developed and launched 40 new on-property villas, a spa and a new restaurant concept. He has also worked for Shangri-La Luxury Hotels and Hyatt Hotels.Open since March 2014, Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah joined the brand’s flagship UAE property in Ras Al Kaimah. Waldorf Astoria is currently building its first property in Qatar, set to open in 2016.