Radisson Hotel Group’s Asia-Pacific President Katerina Giannouka will leave her post later this year to take up the position of CEO at Dubai’s Jumeirah Group in December.
A member of Dubai Holdings, the luxury global hotel group operates a 6,500-key portfolio of 25 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia.
Over the last five years in her role as President at Radisson, Giannouka delivered unprecedented growth for the business, nearly doubling the size of the hotel portfolio.
Prior to this, she led the Asia-Pacific and China Development team of ultra-luxury Rosewood Hotels and Resorts. Here, she not only delivered growth, but played a key role in supporting new brand development, corporate decision making and strategic planning.
“I am honoured to be entrusted and appointed to this key role with Jumeirah Group,” Giannouka said in a statement from Jumeirah Group.
“Jumeirah operates some of the world’s most iconic hotels and has redefined luxury hospitality with its exceptional and beyond-expectations service offering.
“The opportunities for Jumeirah are extremely exciting, and I eagerly look forward to commencing this new journey alongside the entire team to unlock the immense potential of the Jumeirah brand and sustainably secure its position on the world stage as the top luxury Emirati hospitality brand recognised and sought-after globally.”
Dubai Holding Group Chief Executive Officer, Amit Kaushal, welcomed Giannouka and expressed his confidence in her future at the group.
“Over the years, Jumeirah has become synonymous with excellence, providing guests from across the globe with unique and unrivalled experiences,” he said.
“Given Katerina’s impressive track record as a transformative business leader, as well as her luxury hospitality background and drive to create resilient teams and culture, I am confident that she will build on Jumeirah’s incredible success story and lead the business to new levels of sustainable and accelerated growth across the world.”