9. Tolga Lacin, Complex General Manager — The Westin and Le Méridien Mina Seyahi, Starwood
In previous years, Lacin established the Starwood Regional F&B division and the Starwood F&B Council in the region. At the time he said that the most exciting aspects of his job are renovations and openings, as these give him the opportunity to work with the executive team and owners to create unique concepts. Lacin was also busy leading new F&B concepts at the St. Regis Dubai, W Dubai — Sheikh Zayed Road, and Westin Dubai — Sheikh Zayed Road. The first of these brands, St. Regis Dubai, opened last month in Dubai, with the other two set to open in 2016.
Lacin moved to Dubai in 2009 to become executive assistant manager for F&B at The Westin Dubai and Le Méridien Mina Seyahi, and has moved up through the company’s ranks over the last six years. Prior to moving to Dubai, he joined the Asia Pacific Starwood team in 2006 and worked as F&B executive assistant manager at The Westin Shanghai. At the time of going to press, The Westin Dubai and Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina named Derryn French as its new EAM in charge of food and beverage and marketing across both the hotels.
Bite-sized facts:
Number of years in the F&B industry: 22
Number of years with this company: 13
Number of years in this role: 2
Number of years working in the Middle East: 8
Nationality: Turkish
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