Work experience

• Chief Executive Officer

  Alkan Holding

  2024.01-Current

  (2 years)

  Self Summary Award winning C-Level hotel and hospitality executive with diversified experiences, all spent in key leadership capacities amid landmarks of international hotel and hospitality corporations. Throughout my career, I have led flagship hotels and renowned companies at CEO and Board levels, managing portfolios exceeding $3B+ and 5,000+ keys across the Middle East, Africa, and international markets. Achievements include securing major investment deals, delivering double-digit GOP & EBITDA growth, and leading complex development projects from concept to delivery while maintaining profitability and governance standards. With a solid background spanning over hotel operational leadership and corporate investment, giving me an inclusive 360° perspective on asset performance, brand partnerships, and shareholder value creation. Today, I bring proven hands-on expertise in hotels' general management, strategic asset management, turnarounds, destination development, and sustainable profitability to boards, investors, and hospitality groups targeting strategic expansion, portfolio optimization, or transformational growth. I am particularly passionate about quality hotel operations, sustainable hospitality development, digital transformation, and next-generation hotel, hospitality and tourism models that define the future of the industry. Experience Macro level Hotel, Hospitality and Real Estate Owners & Developers. USD$ 1B+ portfolio, encompassing an expanding portfolio of 6 owned hotels (1200+ keys) and other prime real-estate assets. • Leading group’s next phase of growth, involving the development of the group’s hotel and hospitality portfolio, with a strong emphasis on portfolio development, strategic asset management and destination development. • Defining and executing medium to long-term vision, aligning growth with market expansion strategies. • Representing the group at board level, ensuring strategic partnerships with professional entities (Hotel Operators), compliance with corporate governance, audit, and risk management policies.
• Chief Executive Officer

  Abu Dhabi Tourism Investment Company

  2018.04-2023.05

  (5 years)

  (5 years 2 months) A leading UAE DFI, Private Sector, hotel, and hospitality owners & developers. USD$ 1.3B+ portfolio of 4 owned hotels & resorts (1500+ keys) plus other strategic real-estate assets. •Spearheaded the team into complete turn-around, achieving over 100% shareholders’ equity improvement, through altering owned hotels’ chronic losses into directly P&L profits with over 90% improved ROA and ROE with a realized 115%+ EPS improvement over the years 2019:2022, from USD$ 1.5 to USD$ 3.25 Per Share. •Successfully procured USD$ 80 million of equity funds allocated to medium- long term Strategic Development Plan. •Led the designated team into successfully writing-off USD$ 40 million of inflicted tax liability. through effective team leadership and gigantic negotiations with senior governmental officials. •Tranquilly led a USD$ 10 million compensation plans for over 400 of owned hotels’ associates, as integral to the company’s strategic development plan with paramount legal liability guardianship.
• Chief Executive Officer

  Arab Misr Hotels Company

  2018.04-2023.05

  (5 years)

  (5 years 2 months) A leading UAE DFI, Private Sector, hotel, and hospitality owners & developers. Overlapping mandate with ADTIC •Directed multi-asset turnaround strategies, increasing RevPAR and occupancy by double digits. •Implemented cost-optimization programs, safeguarding profitability during regional volatility. •Developed & executed breakthrough business models, boosting profitability & EPS.
• Chief Executive Officer (Executive Vice President)

  Maple Leaf International Hospitality

  2013.06-2018.05

  (5 years)

  A prominent Canadian DFI, Private Sector, hotel, and hospitality owners & developers. USD$ 1/2B+ portfolio, including 07 hotels & resorts (1800+ keys), and other real-estate assets. •Expanded portfolio value by 25% through acquisitions, redevelopments, and repositioning. •Spearheaded the team into achieving over 45% shareholders’ equity improvement, through altering owned hotels’ chronic losses into directly P&L realized profits with over 70% improved ROA and ROE. •Successfully led the company throughout the years 2013:2017 of “markets volatility” with no business interruptions. •Expanded company’s revenue streams through successfully founding its own Hotel Management Identity, Mid-Heaven. •Successfully led the company into safe transition to Turkey, as per company’s strategic plan.
• Executive Assistant Manager/Hotel Manager

  Sheraton

  2010.09-2013.04

  (3 years)

  10 years 11 months (2 years 8 months) , Landmark City Center Hotel & Casino (Cluster Responsibility withLe Meridien Dahab Resort) • Formed and led the designated team into successfully achieving No. 01 REVPAR position for 6 years consecutively. • Spearheaded hotel team into achieving EAME’s record GOP of 65% for successive 7 years. (Avg. USD$ 50 Mil. /Year) •Successfully secured USD$ 140 million of owners’ equity funds for the hotel total renovation plan. •Successfully led EAME’s largest hotel renovation project with a budget of USD$ 140 million. •Oversaw cluster operations, achieving consistent RevPAR index gains. •Awarded Company’s Presidents’ Award for exceptional performance.
• General Manager

  Le Meridien Dahab Resort

  2011.01-2012.01

  (a year)

  (1 year 1 month) 180 Rooms, Flagship Red Sea Luxury Resort (Cluster Responsibility withSheraton Cairo Hotel) •Directed full resort operations, achieving record REVPAR growth in the Red Sea market. •Elevated service culture and team performance, resulting in improved guest loyalty metrics. •Delivered cost efficiencies while safeguarding five-star brand standards. •Spearheaded the team into achieving Egypt’s record GOP of 68%. •Led the designated team into successfully achieving No. 01 REVPAR position. •Successfully led the hotel throughout year 2011 of “nationwide volatility” with no business interruptions.
• Director Operational Excellence and Six Sigma (ExCom)

  Sheraton

  2002.06-2010.09

  (8 years)

  (8 years 4 months) 650 Rooms, Landmark City Center Hotel & Casino (Area Responsibility ofEgypt & Africa Hotels, 15 Properties) • Implemented Six Sigma & Lean programs across the region, generating multi-million-dollar savings. • Developed profit-based models that optimized operational decisions across 15 hotels. • Consistently drove top-quartile performance in brand benchmarks. • Led cross-functional divisional projects improving guest satisfaction, REVPAR and GOP.
• Deputy Director Of Sales & Marketing

  InterContinental Hotels Group

  2001.01-2002.06

  (a year)

  (1 year 6 months) 520 keys Red Sea Resort (Rebranding Experience) • Delivered record-breaking revenue growth during rebranding phase. • Increased contracted room nights by 15% YoY, exceeding budget targets. • Recruited and mentored sales team, building long-term market relationships.
• Director, Marketing & Business Development

  Red Sea Yachting & Touristic Development Company

  1999.01-2001.01

  (2 years)

  (2 years 1 month) Groundbreaking Private Sector DFI company (Egyptian/American JV) within the fields of hotels, tourism/hospitality investments and real estate development, that pioneered “Luxury Yachting Tourism” in Egypt and EAME division with special focus on both Red Sea and Mediterranean basin as key focal areas for extensive Destination Management endeavors. (USD 1/2B+ portfolio of BOT hotel projects, real estate and state-of-the-artluxury yachts shipyard) • Co-led groundbreaking luxury yachting tourism concept in Egypt & EAME region. • Managed BOT hotel and real estate projects, expanding luxury tourism offerings. • Pioneered strategic JV partnerships and secured multi-million-dollar contracts.
• Senior Sales Manager

  Conrad Hotels & Resorts

  1998.01-1999.01

  (a year)

  (1 year 1 month) 614 keys Luxury City Center, Landmark Hotel and Casino (Pre-opening &Opening Experience) • Drove pre-opening sales strategy, achieving strong occupancy ramp-up within 6 months. • Secured major corporate accounts, boosting corporate business revenues.
• Manager Corporate Sales

  Sheraton Hotels & Resorts

  1997.01-1998.01

  (a year)

  (1 year 1 month) (Destination Management, Pre-opening & Opening Experience) • Delivered aggressive market penetration, exceeding GOP targets within first year. • Expanded destination awareness, positioning El Gouna as a Red Sea luxury hub. • Successfully secured significant revenue streams through aggressive market downturn.
• Assistant Area Sales Manager

  Hilton Hotels & Resorts

  1995.01-1997.01

  (2 years)

  3 years 1 month (2 years 1 month) Area Portfolio of 15+ Hilton Flags with over 2500 keys, Crowned by 02 Luxury City Center, Landmark Hotels & Casinos This position focused on soliciting business and generating revenue production with a focal aim of demonstrating a consistently strong sales performance that enables the entire Hilton Egypt hotels to meet and/or exceed revenue/GOP goals in all revenue streams, rooms, catering and food and beverage. • Oversaw corporate sales strategy for Egypt portfolio, consistently exceeding revenue goals. • Strengthened corporate partnerships and MICE business, driving year-over- year growth.
• Front Desk Agent / Shift Leader

  Hilton Hotels & Resorts

  1994.01-1995.01

  (a year)

  (1 year 1 month)
• Front Desk Agent / Shift Leader

  Rocco Forte Hotels

  1993.01-1994.01

  (a year)

  (1 year 1 month) (Pre-opening & Opening Experience) • Member of pre-opening and opening team, ensuring smooth launch.
• Business Development and Marketing Executive

  Park Plaza

  1991.01-1992.01

  (a year)

  (1 year 1 month)
• Management Intern

  Semiramis InterContinental Hotel Cairo

  1988.01-1991.01

  (3 years)

Educational experience

• Maastricht School of Management

  International Business

  2002.01-2007.01

  (5 years)
• Helwan University Cairo

  Hotel Management

  1988.01-1991.01

  (3 years)

Certificates