Bani HADDAD ESSEC IMHI 2000 has decided to launch his own company of Hotel Management for Middle East and Africa, with a special focus on East Africa countries and Iran. Bani joined Wyndham Hotel Group in 2007 to head the company’s development in the Middle East and Africa. His remit was expanded in 2012 to include responsibility for operations as he was appointed Regional Vice President following five years of strong growth. Since starting his career with Starwood as a front desk associate, Haddad has held a variety of roles within the hospitality sector including overseeing the pre-opening phase of Walt Disney Studios as project manager for EuroDisney and working as General Manager at a Disney managed hotel. In 2005 Bani moved to Dubai with Hospitality Management Services as Regional Director and was instrumental in the introduction and development of Holiday Inn Express in the Gulf.