Seema PandeKempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates has appointed Seema Pande as commercial director, to oversee and drive the sales, marketing and revenue departments for the property. She has experience in various sales & marketing roles in Dubai for 20 years, and has worked with hospitality groups such as Emaar, Starwood and Fairmont. In her previous role as commercial director for the Al Habtoor City Complex in Dubai, Pande oversaw the sales, marketing, PR and revenue teams and led the launch strategies across four hotels including The St. Regis Dubai, W Dubai – Al Habtoor City, The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City and The St. Regis Dubai, Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club. Prior to this, she set up the sales and marketing structure for Emaar Hospitality Group, and was responsible for leading a team of 85 people in sales, marketing, communications, PR and events across four brands including The Address Hotels + Resorts, Armani Hotels & Resorts, Vida Hotels and Resorts and Emaar Hospitality Group Leisure Units. Pande is originally from India, where she began her hospitality career in New Delhi in internationally branded hotels such as IHG and Le Meridien.