Radisson Hotel Group announces new leadership appointments and promotions
Radisson Hotel Group, a global leader in the hospitality industry, announce the role extension of several key leaders from the Middle East and Africa (MEA) and Southeast Asia Pacific (SEAP) region.
Following the news of Tim Cordon’s appointment as Chief Operating Officer, Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia Pacific, several members of his leadership team, based in Dubai, have also extended their expertise to include the SEAP region.
The new SEAP leadership team includes members of key departments such as HR, F&B, Revenue, and Procurement. This strategic concentration of leadership in Dubai facilitates a unified response to the dynamic needs of both areas.
As previously announced, Tim Cordon has expanded his role as Chief Operating Officer for MEA, to now include the SEAP regions under his leadership.
Rob Collier, Director Future Openings MEA, will be expanding his responsibilities to include supporting openings in the SEAP region. He will leverage his experience of opening more than 50 hotels in MEA over the past three years, working closely with owners, technical services, and the operational leadership team.
Caroline Thissen, Senior Area Director of Sales and Revenue MEA will also be extending her responsibilities to support the Sales organisation in SEAP. Thissen has successfully led the Sales organisation in MEA for several years, delivering significant revenue growth for more than 100 hotels across multiple markets.
Stephanie Aboujaoude, Senior Area Director of Marketing and Communications MEA and Mediterranean, will extend her responsibilities to support SEAP. Aboujaoude already leads Marketing efforts across multiple markets and has a track record of delivering consistent growth and success across RHG’s Marketing, Social Media, and Communications initiatives.
Saadiyah Hendricks, Area Director of PR & Social Media, MEA and Mediterranean, will extend her responsibilities to provide supplementary support to the SEAP markets. Diana Al Jaseem, Area Brand & Content Marketing Manager MEA, will also take responsibility for SEAP hotels, extending additional support from Dubai.
Cameron Speedie has been promoted to Senior Director, Finance & Control, SEAP from his previous role as Regional Financial Controller, Middle East, East Africa & Nigeria.
Harpreet Singh Chhatwal, Vice President, People and Culture, MEA, will also be extending his responsibilities to SEAP and South Asia Regions.
The MEA region has grown robustly, with more than 45 hotels opening in the last three years under Cordon’s guidance. Presently, it boasts 160 hotels either in operation or in the development phase, underscoring its critical contribution to the Group’s growth strategy.
“Being appointed as Chief Operating Officer for the Middle East, Africa, and South East Asia is a tremendous honor. I am excited to work with our newly promoted leadership team to drive innovation and growth in these dynamic regions where we currently operate 30 hotels and have and have a fast-growing portfolio. said Tim Cordon. “With our solid foundation in MEA and the huge potential in SEAP, I am confident in our ability to achieve significant milestones and strengthen our market presence.”
Radisson Hotel Group remains dedicated to its vision of being among the top three hotel brands globally and the preferred choice for owners, guests, and employees.
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