28. Andrew Shaw, Assistant Vice President Development — EMEA, Dusit International
Armed with a reignited strategy Andrew Shaw is confident that the Thai-operator will send a strong vibe in the market
Dusit was one of the oldest, if not the first, Asian brand to set up in the UAE with the Dusit Thani Dubai over a decade ago. Andrew Shaw, assistant vice-president development — EMEA feels he has played a crucial role in re-igniting “the regional development function from a relative period of prolonged dormancy, culminating in an average of 10 development enquiries per week, and the conclusion of seven projects for 2015 alone”. He also seems to have streamlined a few management and operational processes. “[I have] devised and implemented systems and procedures for project analysis, in particular financial appraisal and modelling based upon my prior experience in asset investment and development, as well as improving efficiencies within existing processes to facilitate the ambitious expansion strategy. I’ve also updated the IT systems at regional office level and established financial control and HR systems.”
Shaw says two of its existing owners have signed new properties with them. Dusit sees potential with the D2 brand, as a property each in Doha and Dubai are set to open in 2018 and Q3 2016. The company has also signed a Dubai property which will be operated under the Dusit Princess brand.
By the numbers
4 Number of years in the role
4 Number of years with company
5 Number of Middle East operating hotels
7 Number of Middle East pipeline hotels
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