Guy Hutchinson

Establishing a strong start to 2020, Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Turkey, announced that Guy Hutchinson, Acting Chief Executive Officer, has been promoted to serve as the permanent President & CEO to lead the company's next phase of growth.

Hutchinson has held the position of Acting CEO since January 2019, when the previous President & CEO stepped down from the role. With 30 years of experience working in the hospitality industry, the seasoned executive joined Rotana as Chief Operating Officer in January 2014. Previously, he served various roles with Hilton Worldwide in markets as diverse as Japan, Australia, China, India and the UAE. Under the leadership of Hutchinson, Rotana has reached new milestones that bolstered its preeminent position in the industry. The company sustained revenue growth, deepened its presence in the region and globally, enhanced product offering and strengthened commercial efforts and partnerships during last year.