Richard Riley leaves Abu Dhabi National Hotels

Richard Riley has resigned from his position as chief executive officer of Abu Dhabi National Hotels. Following his departure, Ahmed Khoori is now acting CEO at ADNH.

Riley had been instrumental in steering the growth of the group and the timely development of two iconic hotels – Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas on Saadiyat Island and The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal.

Since joining the hotel, tourism, transport, and catering group, in 2008 Riley also launched a new restaurant division to “lure” new F&B brands to the city through master franchise agreements and developing new brands, such as the upcoming Venetian Village in Abu Dhabi, part of the Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal.

ADNH’s portfolio of hotels in the UAE includes Hilton Abu Dhabi, Hilton Al Ain, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, Le Meridien Abu Dhabi, Mercure Jebel Hafeet Hotel, Al Diar Hotels, Sofitel Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas, and The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal.