Oughdoud Mohamed has been appointed as Director of Finance at Sofitel Dubai Downtown
Backed by more than 12 years of experience in the hospitality sector, Mohamed has worked with an array of world-renowned brands in his fast-paced career.
Backed by more than 12 years of experience in the hospitality sector, Mohamed has worked with an array of world-renowned brands in his fast-paced career.
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), world renowned integrated entertainment resort developer today announced the appointment of Haven Pope as Chief Accounting Officer. In this role, Haven will oversee a comprehensive system of financial reporting and analysis for MGE and its subsidiaries globally to promote future growth and development.
Renowned hotel brand and management company Dream Hotel Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Laura Mutterperl to the newly created position of Chief Legal Officer. Honored by Hotel Management magazine as one of 2019's Influential Women in Hospitality, Mutterperl has more than 15 years of experience in driving hotel business and legal strategy. Mutterperl joined Dream Hotel Group in 2017 as Executive Vice President and General Counsel and has played a key role in advancing the company's growth and success, which includes drafting more than 40 new hotel management agreements, the opening of four new hotels in the United States and the anticipated openings of three new locations in Doha, Qatar, Belgium and The Catskills, NY in 2022.
Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group (Lodging Dynamics), a leading hotel management company, today announced the appointment of Tim Dooley as its Vice President of Finance.
Cabot, the developer and operator of master-planned golf resort communities, announced today that Hannes Portmann has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, commencing late January 2022. In this role, Portmann will oversee company and property-level finances and manage accounting, strategic planning, and corporate strategy.
Mint House, the leading tech-enabled residential hospitality company, today announced that Samantha Greenberg will join as CFO effective January 18, 2022. Samantha joins Mint House's executive leadership team and will be responsible for leading financial operations across the Company, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, capital markets and investor relations. Before joining Mint House, Greenberg was a Portfolio Manager at Citadel, managing a technology investing portfolio.
Wynn Resorts, Limited ("Wynn Resorts") announced it will appoint Julie Cameron-Doe as its Chief Financial Officer, effective in the second quarter of 2022 on completion of her notice period with her current employer. Ms. Cameron-Doe will succeed Craig Billings, who will become the Company's CEO early next year.
Best Western Hotels & Resorts announced today that it has appointed Jay Pricher as General Counsel. Pricher joined the organization in 2009 and previously served as Vice President of Legal. In his new role as General Counsel, Pricher will provide counsel, leadership and guidance on all legal issues relating to Best Western Hotels & Resorts' corporate environment and membership.
Anantara Dubai The Palm continues to bolster its departments, hiring a new director of finance. Mohit Kohli joins the Palm Jumeirah resort having spent more than 20 years in the industry.
Ed Anonas joins The Hollywood Roosevelt as the new Director of Finance. With a B.S.C. in Accounting from Araullo University in the Philippines, Anonas will leverage his extensive accounting and financial management experience to further the profitability of the hotel. Formerly President of HFTP in Los Angeles and current board member. Previously, Anonas worked as Director of Finance for El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel in Santa Barbara, as well as Director of Finance and Operations at Hotel Bel-Air. He also spent time with the W Los Angeles, the Mondrian and Sunset Marquis in West Hollywood.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Marie Owens Thomsen will join the Association as its Chief Economist effective 4 January 2022.
Syed Jaafar Shah has 15 years of the experience in the hospitality industry. He was with the R Hotels group for eight years, starting as financial accountant and then as assistant financial controller at Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Dubai JBR. He then moved to ibis Styles Jumeira in 2017 and was later promoted to financial controller role in less than a year. Before coming to the UAE, he was an accounts manager at Islamabad Serena Hotel.
The soon-to-open InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort and Spa has announced its leadership team.
New appointment within the Accor group which promotes Alexandre Archier to the position of Group SVP Public Affairs.
Hotel Equities ("HE") is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Laack as Vice President of Finance.
Scandic is pleased to announce that Åsa Wirén has been appointed as new Chief Financial Officer for Scandic Hotels Group. Åsa has many years' experience from similar positions, most recently at Bonnier Group where she has been working since 2016. She will start her new position in April 2022 at the latest and will be a member of Scandic's Executive Committee.
Mr. Manikandan Marar has been appointed as Director of Finance at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Nashik. Mr. Marar brings over three decades of deep understanding and command over domain experience in financial planning and analysis, financial control, taxation, and budgeting. Spearheading the hotel's business strategy he will continue to evolve innovative finance structures and mentor the team towards success.With a postgraduate degree in Mathematics and as a certified degr ee holder from The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India (ICMAI), Mr. Marar started his journey in the hospitality industry with a renowned Indian luxury hotel group, devoting ten years to nurture it. Following which, he also had the opportunity to work with notable hotel groups including - Le Méridien, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, and Hilton Hotels & Resorts.In his current role as Director of Finance at the upcoming Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Nashik, he will oversee all the hotel's financial operations; namely accounting, auditing, budgeting, financi al reporting and purchasing functions. Mr. Marar's expertise and foresight will effectively guide the hotel to strive towards productivity with valuable financial principles to build on and grow.
The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today announced that Chad Paris has joined the company as corporate controller and treasurer. Paris will report to Douglas A. Neis, executive vice president and chief financial officer of The Marcus Corporation.
The Kempinski Supervisory Board has resolved on an early extension of Isidoro Geretto's mandate as Member of the Management Board Kempinski AG and confirmed his role as Chief Financial Officer of the Kempinski Group. A highly experienced finance executive with deep industry expertise in the luxury hospitality industry, he has a proven track record in, and accountability for structuring and leading financial operations on corporate, operational and property levels.
We're announcing today the hire of Juniper Downs as Airbnb's new Global Head of Community Policy and Partnerships, where she will oversee the team responsible for the rules that govern behavior on the Airbnb platform. Juniper joins us following nine years at Google, where she held roles across Trust and Safety and Public Policy, including serving as Global Director of Policy for YouTube and most recently as the Global Director of Public Affairs, Government Affairs and Public Policy.