Mohamed Wakeb has been promoted to Director of Operations at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr

Brand stalwart Mohamed Wakeb is now director of operations at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr. His most senior role to date, Wakeb has spent a combined 18 years with the brand and has just been promoted from director of sales and marketing.

Mohamed Wakeb

In his new role, he will be responsible for ensuring that every aspect of the guest experience aligns with Fairmont's standards. From operations to service delivery, Wakeb will oversee the entire operational framework of Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, working closely with department heads and staff.

His career began in San Francisco, California. He then made his way to the UAE in 1999, joining the pre-opening team of Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai as a senior sales manager.

He later joined the pre-opening team of Fairmont Dubai in 2001 as the associate director of sales. In recognition of his outstanding performance, he was promoted to director of business deelopment in 2004.

Wakeb's journey with FRHI was progressed in 2011 to hold the first cluster Director role in UAE till 2016 and was involved in the pre-openings of Fairmont the Palm as well as Ajman and Fujairah.

General Management Middle East United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi

Accor is a world-leading hospitality group offering stays and experiences across more than 110 countries with over 5,600 hotels and resorts, 10,000 bars & restaurants, wellness facilities and flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry's most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing around 45 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore.