Darren Darwin, general manager, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

Darren Darwin led the opening of a flagship resort within the Anantara brand, achieving and surpassing pre- and post-opening budgets and KPIs, and exceeding financial expectations post budget for revenue and GOP. He has led the introduction of an extensive array of indigenous mountain experiences, both on and off the resort, allowing guests from around the world to discover a new part of Oman, resulting in high levels of guest satisfaction, the highest score in the Middle East with booking.com and number 1 in comp set Oman. Darwin has personally driven the local community relationship with engagement and sustainability practices, and also ensured employee satisfaction and retention with a relatively low turnover. Internal promotions were the highest in the region, supporting development.   

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