Dubai-based hospitality group Jumeirah has appointed Thomas B. Meier as its CEO.
Meier most recently served as the company’s interim CEO, following the departure of former chief executive Katerina Giannouka last year.
Prior to stepping into the CEO role, Meier had served as the company’s COO since late 2021. His luxury hospitality experience also includes a leadership stint with Raffles.
Meier’s appointment comes as Jumeirah ramps up its international expansion plans. During his short tenure as interim CEO, Meier oversaw the company’s entry into Africa with the last year’s opening of the Jumeirah Thanda Island in Tanzania and Jumeirah Thanda Safari in South Africa.
Projects slated to debut later this year include the Jumeirah Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab in the United Arab Emirates and Jumeirah Le Richemond Geneva in Switzerland.
Jumeirah’s portfolio currently comprises 30 properties across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia.