Thomas B Meier appointed as Jumeirah’s new chief executive
Luxurious hospitality agency Jumeirah introduced the appointment of Thomas B Meier as its new chief government officer on Thursday, ninth January.
As Jumeirah’s new CEO, Meier will spearhead Jumeirah’s daring plans to double its portfolio by 2030, specializing in worldwide enlargement and solidifying its place as a worldwide chief in luxurious hospitality.
Below his management, Jumeirah goals to proceed setting new requirements for the trade, constructing on its robust legacy and reinforcing its dedication to ship enriching visitor experiences rooted in tradition and connection.
Along with his in depth trade expertise, he was instrumental in guiding Jumeirah by a number of vital milestones and can now lead the following stage of the Model’s sustainable progress underneath its Mission 2030 technique.
Commenting on his appointment, Meier mentioned: “Jumeirah has at all times set new benchmarks in luxurious hospitality, constantly delivering extraordinary visitor experiences. As we gear up for the opening of Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab and proceed to increase into new markets, I’m honoured to guide Jumeirah’s subsequent chapter. With daring ambitions, Jumeirah will proceed to innovate, staying forward of trade tendencies and exceeding the ever-evolving expectations of essentially the most discerning friends. Our imaginative and prescient is to ascertain Jumeirah as one of many foremost influential hospitality manufacturers worldwide.”
A stellar resume
Previous to this newest appointment, Meier served as Jumeirah’s chief working officer from October 2021 and most just lately held the submit of interim CEO.
All through 2024, he led the corporate by a number of milestone achievements, together with Jumeirah’s entry into Africa with the launch of Jumeirah Thanda Island in Tanzania and Jumeirah Thanda Safari in South Africa in addition to different upcoming launches, whereas additionally strengthening the management crew with a number of senior appointments.
With a distinguished profession spanning a number of a long time, Thomas has additionally led operations and world enlargement for famend manufacturers, together with Raffles.
Current developments
Consistent with its world enlargement imaginative and prescient, Jumeirah just lately unveiled a number of high-profile properties, together with the two new iconic locations in Africa; Jumeirah Crimson Sea in Saudi Arabia; Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab within the United Arab Emirates and Jumeirah Le Richemond Geneva in Switzerland.
Right now, Jumeirah operates a portfolio of 30 properties throughout the Center East, Africa, Europe and Asia.
The model is actively pursuing proprietor and operator alternatives in main gateway cities and resort locations worldwide, additional strengthening its place as a frontrunner within the world luxurious hospitality sector.