Tim CordonThe Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel groups in the world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Cordon, as the new Area Senior Vice President for the Middle East, Turkey & Africa, effective immediately. Cordon succeeds Mark Willis, who will leave the company on 10th January 2018 to pursue another career opportunity outside the hotel group. Cordon, who is a British national, has been with Carlson Rezidor since 2003 and began his progressive career in the UK, holding leadership positions at Carlson Rezidor’s hotels in Manchester and London. He briefly left the group to become General Manager of the Cumberland Hotel in London, before returning as the General Manager of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek. In 2015, he was promoted to Regional Director Middle East & Turkey. Cordon holds a degree from Nottingham Trent University in Mechanical Engineering and Design and Technology. In 2006, he entered the British Hospitality Hall of Fame, with the Alpha Forum Prize. Tim is married and has 3 children. He will continue to be based in Dubai.