39. Gabriel Escarrer Jaume, Vice Chairman and CEO, Meliá Hotels International (Last year 50th)
Gabriel Escarrer Jaume led the company’s response against the financial crisis, characterised by an internal strengthening, a financial consolidation, and a steady growth of its brands in new and existing markets.
In February, Meliá Hotels International signed the first Innside property in the Middle East in Dubai. The four-star property will be located in Jumeirah Lake Towers and will cater to more than 5500 companies registered in the area when it opens in 2016.
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By the numbers
Number of years in role: 7
Number of years with company: 21
Number of operating hotels in Middle East: 2
Number of pipeline hotels in Middle East: 4
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