Quintus Swart has been appointed as Director of Operations at Nofa Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Resort
Nofa Riyadh, a Radisson Collection Resort, has announced the appointment of Quintus Swart as director of operations.
Swart brings 25 years of hospitality experience across 12 countries, with a strong background in food and beverage operations and hotel openings.
Originally from South Africa, Swart holds a Diploma in marketing & sales and an MBA in business management. He began his career in large-scale catering and progressed through senior roles with Southern Sun, Starwood and Radisson Hotel Group. Over the years, he has opened five hotels and managed high-volume F&B teams across several regions.
Swart also has experience supporting large-scale international sporting events. He played a key role in managing F&B and security logistics for FIFA World Cup teams, including the development of nutrition programmes tailored to athletes' rotation schedules.
In previous roles, Swart implemented staffing efficiencies while maintaining service standards and introduced revenue strategies that increased F&B income by up to 40 percent. His operational style focuses on systems improvement, consistent service delivery and guest satisfaction across all departments.
At Nofa Riyadh, Swart is tasked with enhancing service quality, refining F&B offerings and embedding a performance-driven culture among staff. He will oversee day-to-day operations and support the resort's positioning as a luxury destination within Saudi Arabia.
Swart's leadership approach centres on accountability, team mentorship and clear operational goals. He emphasises the importance of structure, consistent standards and staff development to sustain high-quality service delivery.
Swart's long-term objective is to further Nofa Riyadh's performance and prepare for future leadership roles, including a transition into a General Manager position. His focus remains on building efficient systems and elevating the resort's overall guest experience.