The Rezidor Hotel Group area vice president for the Middle East, Marko Hytonen, will leave his post at the end of January.
In a statement, Hytonen commented: "My time with Rezidor has seen me fortunate enough to work all over the world; it’s been a time full of adventure, challenges, wonderful people and memories.
"I have been in the Middle East for the last three years, during this time I have worked with some truly incredible people both within and outside of Rezidor. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone for their support and cooperation.
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"Even though it’s sad to say 'Goodbye', I am looking forward to a new and exciting challenge, but first I will spend some time with my family."
Former regional director Radisson Blu & Hotel Missoni UK Mark Willis has been promoted to area vice president for the Middle East & Sub Saharan Africa.
Willis will take on responsibility for 46 managed hotels in Bahrain, Egypt, Ethiopia, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Oman, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, UAE, and Zambia.
Hytonen said: "Please join me in welcoming my successor Mark Willis and his family to Dubai and I hope he enjoys every minute here as much as I have."