Meet the Judges: Hotelier Middle East Awards 2014
Naim Maadad has over 25 years experience in the hospitality industry, working throughout Australia, South East Asia, Japan and the Middle East with international brands such as Six Senses, Anantara, Mandara, Minor International, Jumeirah, Sheraton, Conrad, Hilton and Rixos. He is now focused on bringing exciting F&B brands to the Middle East, as well as creating his own concepts. Maadad comes from a family of restaurateurs and is a graduate in Business Administration from International Management Center (IMC), with a Diploma in Hospitality Management from University of South Australia. Returning to the panel, Maadad says he is excited to “give back to the industry” and “recognize high achievers. He will be “looking for new stars” and “individuals who stand out and do things out of the box”.
He adds: “Nominations highlighting regional talent and those that reflect quality, consistency and stability will also stand out."
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