26. Anton Bawab, Regional President, Viceroy Hotel Group (Last year 20th)
Anton Bawab is currently based at Viceroy’s Abu Dhabi office, and is leading the team as it prepares for its two forthcoming key openings — Viceroy Dubai Palm Jumeirah, and Viceroy Dubai Jumeirah Village.
With more than 50% of construction now complete on Viceroy’s Palm property, the US $1bn hotel is on track to open in 2016.
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Number of years in role: 5
Number of years with company: 5
Number of Middle East operating hotels: 1
Number of Middle East pipeline hotels: 3
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