ADNH makes two key appointments

Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) has appointed Raffi Torikian as the senior manager — hotel operations, and Mihaela Tayar as the manager marketing communications.

Torikian brings 15 years of hospitality experience with regional and international hotel companies to his new role, with an in-depth understanding of hotel operations and overall corporate approach.

He previously worked with the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) in Lebanon and UAE as well as Rotana Hotel Management Corporation in Abu Dhabi. In his new role, he focus will be to contribute to consolidating and expanding the ADNH’s hotel network locally and regionally, while streamlining operational processes and increasing profitability.

In addition, Tayar has also joined the ADNH team as the manager marketing communications. She has previously worked for a number of hotel chains across GCC, including Kuwait and Qatar.

In her new role, she will be responsible for setting up, developing and managing implementation of strategically targeted communications programmes aimed at strengthening the group’s relationship with its stakeholders, as well as developing the existing media relations.

ADNH managing director and board member Hareb Al Muhairy said: “As the group is steered today towards new challenges, I would like to welcome Raffi and Mihaela to our team of seasoned hospitality professionals. I look forward to working together as I am confident they will bring a valuable contribution to the group’s further development.”