Alex Willats has been appointed as General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Lusail, Doha
Waldorf Astoria Lusail, Doha has appointed Alex Willats as its new general manager. Willats brings over twenty years of leadership in luxury hospitality to his new role.
Willats has held high-profile roles throughout his career, including deputy general manager at The Ritz London, where he hosted an event for the late Queen Elizabeth's 80th birthday, attended by then-Prince Charles, now King Charles III. As general manager at Shangri-La Beijing, he led the development of award-winning F&B concepts and directed key initiatives.
He spent over twelve years in Qatar during his formative years, deepening his understanding of the local culture and the country's rich heritage.
Willats' return to Qatar in this role marks a homecoming and adds a personal dimension to his professional commitment, the property says.