Joost H.P.E. Folkers has been appointed as Director of Operations at Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay

Director of Operations, Joost H.P.E. Folkers, brings strategist expertise from a creative, innovative, and crisis management standpoint. A Dutch national, Folkers brings in strong experience in pre-opening operations and a career which has spanned over five continents- from the Resorts of Hawaii, Maldives and the Philippines to W San Francisco, Nikki Beach Worldwide, and a private member's club in Hong Kong. He is working to conceptualise a seamless guest journey through the hotel's food and beverage venues, the four-storey spa, wellness activities, and external experiences.