Rob Kucera has been named Regional Vice President for East & South Africa at Aleph Hospitality
Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, announces the appointment of Rob Kucera as Regional Vice President for East & South Africa. Based in Nairobi, Rob joins Aleph Hospitality as the company continues to expand its regional presence and grow its hotel portfolio across the continent.
In his new role, Rob will oversee the operation of 25+ hotels, six brands in 20 destinations across nine countries in East and South Africa. He will also lead the development of future hotels for the group, growing Aleph Hospitality's portfolio in the region. Rob's mandate includes driving the region’s financial, commercial and operational performance, strengthening relationships with the hotel owners, overseeing regional HR to grow talent and build high performing teams, while driving investment in the communities surrounding each of the group's hotels.
With more than 20 years' experience in hospitality management, Rob previously served as Complex General Manager and District Director for East Africa at Radisson Hotel Group, where oversaw properties across Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia and South Sudan. Earlier in his career, he was General Manager of the Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel in Istanbul, the Pearl of Africa Hotel by Radisson Hotels in Kampala, and the Westin Cape Town, among other premier and luxury brand properties. He also served as Chief Operating Officer of the Hospitality Property Fund, South Africa's dedicated hotel REIT, and as Chairman of the FEDHASA Cape Board.