Stuart Birkwood has been appointed as Cluster General Manager at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City and Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Motor City

In his new role, Birkwood will spearhead the strategic operations of the hotels, which boast a combined total of 400 rooms, diverse award-winning dining venues, state-of-the-art meeting and event facilities, and a stellar reputation for hosting large-scale catering events.

Birkwood's career spans over 30 years in the global hospitality sector, including opening and managing flagship properties, notably introducing the Radisson RED brand to the Middle East in 2019 as GM. His tenure at Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis in Digital Park earned accolades for ground-breaking initiatives, such as establishing the first standalone podcast studio and achieving the Great Place to Work certification for the hotel.

Previously, Birkwood also held leadership roles with other international hotel brands, including Aloft, Sheraton, and Le Meridien, delivering transformative results in guest experiences and revenue growth. His hands-on approach and visionary mindset have consistently positioned him as a leader in the industry.

Stuart Birkwood is an alumnus of Queen Margaret University – Class of 1991.