Tourexpi
Timur
Sentuerk, who lately oversaw Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is moving to
Dubai to fully concentrate on the Middle East and Africa. Both top executives
are members of the Managing Board of Kempinski Hotels.
“The
switch of regions of these two top leaders signifies an inspiring knowledge
transfer from their vast experience in different work and cultural
environments,” says René Nijhof, Chairman of the Board of Directors of
Kempinski Hotels S.A. “Moreover, in consideration of the substantial
development pipeline within the Middle East and Africa, holding high
strategical importance for Kempinski’s footfall and prominence as a global
leading luxury brand, it has become critical over time to split the responsibilities
for the regions as the scopes became too large”, says René Nijhof, Chairman of
the Board of Directors of Kempinski Hotels S.A. “With a total of 27 new
development projects around the globe, we are proud to have such experienced
top leaders overseeing and steering operations in these very crucial regions.”
Xavier
Destribats joined Kempinski in 2011, having previously worked with Morgan
Stanley Capital and Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Initially appointed as Senior
Vice President of Operations, he took over the role of President Europe in
2014. In line with the company’s strategic plans of expansion in the Americas,
and the immediate need of strong leadership presence in the region, Xavier has
been appointed as Chief Operating Officer the Americas in 2017.
Timur
Sentuerk joined Kempinski in 2022 having previously gathered senior management
experience at iconic hospitality brands including The Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Company, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Oberoi Hotels and Langham Hospitality
Group. Appointed as Chief Operating Officer, Europe, Middle East & Africa,
he has been instrumental over the past two years to the operational success
within the two regions and managed the regional offices in both Europe and MEA.
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Credit: © Kempinski Hotels
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