34. Bugra Berberoglu, Chief Executive Officer, Rixos Hotels (New entry)
Berberoglu replaces fellow Turk, Basak Erel on the 2015 Power 50. Berberoglu has bold ambitions for rixos in the region, as he gets set to open a new property — Rixos, The Walk — in 2016.
In the last 12 months, Rixos moved its headquarters to Dubai, a move which reflects the importance the operator places on the Gulf Region.
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By the numbers
Number of years in this role: 1
Number of years in the company: 1
Number of operating hotels in the Middle East: 5
Number of pipeline hotels in the Middle East: 2
Top inspiration
“I drew immense inspiration from my father from a very young age. Even through his passing away, I have become stronger and his teachings help me to this day.”
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