Managing Director

Job Description We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished Managing Director to lead operations across four prestigious hotel properties (Fairmont, Raffles, Swiss tel & Swiss tel Al Maqam - Makkah). The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership capabilities, a strong commercial mindset, and a proven track record in driving operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and financial performance within the hospitality industry. This role requires a visionary leader who can inspire teams, strengthen brand positioning, and deliver sustainable business growth across all properties. The ideal candidate should be able to: • Execute common strategic priorities across the four hotels while maintaining each brands positioning and operational standards. • Maximize synergies and coordinated decision-making across commercial, operational, people and culture, as well as support functions to optimize overall complex performance. • Enhance efficiency through shared resources and centralized expertise, avoiding duplication of functions and costs across individual properties. • Ensure aligned strategic direction, effective commercial management, optimized resource allocation, and seamless execution across the complex. • lead consolidated business reporting, strategic planning, capital planning discussions, forecasting, and long-term positioning of the complex within the market. • Develop and execute long-term business strategies for all four hotels. • Set annual goals, KPIs, and growth targets, identify expansion, repositioning, Lead organizational transformation and innovation initiatives • Ensure alignment with ownership vision and Accor brand standards. • Drive profitability across all properties, review monthly P&L statements and variance reports, ensure compliance with financial and audit procedures • Standardize operational procedures where appropriate, maintain quality assurance and service consistency, conduct regular hotel inspections and performance reviews • Analyse market trends and competitor positioning, enhance brand visibility and market share. • Ensure exceptional guest satisfaction across all hotels, review guest feedback and online reputation scores, maintain luxury/service standards. • Ensure compliance of all hotels with health & Safety regulations, licensing, fire and security standards. Qualifications • Bachelor s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master s degree preferred. • Minimum 10 15 years of progressive leadership experience within the hospitality industry, including multi-property management experience. • Proven track record in driving revenue growth, profitability, and operational excellence across hotel operations. • Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to lead diverse teams across multiple locations. • Extensive knowledge of hotel operations, including Rooms Division, Food & Beverage, Sales & Marketing, Finance, and Guest Services. • Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and performance management. • Excellent strategic planning, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities. • Strong understanding of brand standards, quality assurance, and guest satisfaction metrics. • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to develop and implement business strategies that support long-term growth and operational efficiency. • Experience working with international hospitality brands or luxury hotel groups is an advantage. • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify market opportunities and drive competitive positioning. • High level of professionalism, integrity, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.