Qatar National Hotels Company appoints new COO

Qatar National Hotels Company (QNH) has appointed Hugo Gerritsen as its new chief operating officer.

Seasoned hotelier, Gerritsen has worked for a number of hotel companies, the most recent of which was GoldenLeavels Hotels and Resorts where he worked as corporate director of operations for the MENA region.

His area of expertise includes operations, finance, administration, and food and beverage.

In his new role, he will be in charge of implementing ambitious plans to reposition the company as a reputable global player in the hospitality industry while escalating local success stories at the international level, according to QNH.

A Dutch National, Gerritsen studied at the Hotel School of Arnhem, in the Netherlands with a Diploma in Operations and completed his professional education with a Certification in Advanced Operational Analysis from Cornell University.