APPOINTMENT
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Mohamad Haj Hassan as Market Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa (MEA).
The appointment aligns with Wyndham’s expansion across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Qatar, and key African markets.
Most recently, Mohamad served as Country Director, Saudi Arabia. In this role, he supported the company’s expansion in one of the region’s most dynamic hospitality markets, and contributed significantly to development progress, owner engagement, and operational alignment.
In his new role, Mohamad will oversee regional strategy across MEA, support the brand’s expanding owner base, and work on elevating key sectors of development, operations, and market performance.
Commenting on the appointment, Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, said, “Wyndham has a long-standing successful presence across the Middle East and Africa region, and our growth and performance is being driven by our clear understanding of demand shifts, asset transformation, new destination patterns, and talent creation. Mohamad’s appointment reflects all the above. He brings deep regional insight, a strong owner-first mindset, and operational discipline. This role strengthens our ability to execute at scale while staying relevant to owners, travellers, and markets across MEA.”
Excited for his new role, Mohamad Haj Hassan, said, “Wyndham’s continued expansion across the Middle East and Africa represents a significant opportunity for owners and partners across the region. I am pleased to step into this role at a time of such momentum and look forward to working closely with our teams and partners as we continue to grow our portfolio, strengthen performance, and support long-term value creation.”
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