Dursun joins Jumeirah Group with an impressive track record including tenures at Mandarin Oriental and Hyatt Hotels, where he established himself as a top performing hotelier.
His appointment will build on a rich background in luxury hospitality and three-year experience within the Group as Regional Vice President Northern Europe and General Manager of The Carlton Tower Jumeirah.
Giovanni previously worked with Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts, Four Seasons, Rosewood and Swire Hotels
Katerina joins Jumeirah Group from Radisson Hotel Group, where, as President Asia-Pacific since 2017, she led the execution of a comprehensive five-year strategic and operating plan, delivering unprecedented growth of nearly doubling the size of the hotel portfolio.
Ermanno joined the Jumeirah family in 2019 when the Capri Palace in Italy was added to the Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts portfolio.
With over two decades of experience in the industry, Azar joined Jumeirah Group in 2006 as Director of Rooms at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, his first position in a successful 14-year tenure within the Group.
Jumeirah Group announced a number of new senior leadership appointments across its global portfolio.
Reporting directly to Alexander Lee, Chief Commercial Officer, Carroll and his team will be instrumental in supporting the international expansion strategy for the Group as outlined by Jumeirah CEO, José Silva as he prepares to take the Jumeirah brand global.
Ellis joins from Michelin Restaurant and Hotel Guides where he was Global Director for Europe, Asia and the Americas.
A French national, Mr. El Yafi holds a Certificate in Real Estate Finance and Hospitality Asset Management from Cornell University as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management from IEMI, in Paris. He is fluent in Arabic, English, French and Spanish.