Movenpick appoints new VP for development MEA

Movenpick Hotels & Resorts has appointed Amir Lababedi as vice president for development, Middle East and South Asia.

The role is a new position created by Movenpick as part of its efforts to grow in the region.

Lababedi’s 20 years of experience in the industry covers investment advisory services to hotel stakeholders. He also produced development strategies for hotels and other real estate assets for government-related funds.

Commenting on his appointment, Movenpick Hotels & Resorts chief operating officer for Middle East and Asia Andreas Mattmuller said: “We’ve been operating hotels in the region for over 20 years now and have been fortunate to build strong and lasting relationships with our owners, many of whom continue to collaborate with us on future projects.

“With the appointment of Amir, we now have a dedicated professional who is tasked with the very specific objective to drive growth and develop the Mövenpick brand in the region, with the right assets in the right locations.”

Lababedi graduated from the University of Surrey with a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management, and holds a master’s degree in Global Banking and Finance from the European Business School in London.

Movenpick currently has 29 operational properties in the region, and focusing on cities such as Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Muscat, Delhi, Mumbai, and Dhaka for future development. The group is also eyeing primary and secondary cities in countries such as Oman, Qatar, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.