Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas new area general manager Moritz Klein. Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas new area general manager Moritz Klein.

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has appointed Moritz Klein as its new Abu Dhabi area general manager as well as the GM for the Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa, Abu Dhabi.

In his new role Klein will oversee the running of all Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas in Abu Dhabi including the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort, Desert Islands Resort & Spa and Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa as well the launch of the Anantara Sir Bani Yas Al Yamm Villas and the Anantara Sir Bani Yas Al Sahel Villa developments.

“2013 is shaping up to be a momentous year for Anantara and I am excited to be at the helm of these developments in Abu Dhabi. This is a unique opportunity and I look forward to building on the great work of the team and further strengthening our position as an exceptional hospitality brand in the region,” said Klein.

Klein joins Anantara with 28 years of international hospitality experience in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

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His previous position was area vice president Abu Dhabi and Al Ain Rotana Hotels, where he oversaw the operation of 11 open hotels and the pre-opening for a further four across multiple brands.