HMH appoints a new chief operating officer

Ferghal Purcell joins HMH following a career as the complex general manager for both The Ajman Palace Hotel and The Coral Beach Resort Sharjah, and he has over 30 years of regional and international experience in the hospitality industry.

H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi, Chairman & CE, MANAFA, and vice chairman, HMH said: “Our strategic vision lies in striving for growth and exceeding our guests’ expectations across our different properties. This ultimately translates to success stories and benefits our business partners and property owners. We value Purcell’s accomplishments; he is a high-flier and the perfect candidate for the COO position. He is both a leader and a team player.”

H.E. Sheikh Mohammed also added: “We enjoyed a close working relationship with the former CEO, Laurent A. Voivenel, who was truly passionate about HMH. We wish him the best of luck with his future career move.”

HMH was founded in 2003 in Dubai, and is a fully integrated hotel management company specialised in the dry segment.