Jumeirah appoints new CEO Jose Silva
Luxury hotel company Jumeirah has announced the appointment of Jose Silva as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Bringing over 35 years of hospitality industry experience to the role, including almost 25 with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Silva has been promoted from his previous role as Regional Vice President where he oversaw business in France, Switzerland, Spain and Portugal.
Among his recent accomplishments is the repositioning of the Hotel George V, which Silva elevated to the first five-Michelin-star European hotel and oversaw a complete reinvention of its architectural identity. As Chief Executive Officer of Jumeirah he will be responsible for the company’s international expansion and growing portfolio.
Abdulla Al Habbai, Chairman of Dubai Holding, comments: “We are determined to continue developing Jumeirah into a globally recognised national champion; setting new industry benchmarks for world class service and quality. Mr Silva has had a distinguished career in hospitality with some of the world’s leading brands. I am confident his passion for designing unique guest experiences and driving innovation in the sector will build on Jumeirah’s strong growth, as we continue to enter new markets and open new hotels both at home and abroad.”
Silva adds: “I have always admired Jumeirah for its “dare to be different” culture and its forward-looking vision. I am honoured to have been appointed and am fully committed to leading the business and the brand into its next level of growth. Jumeirah is one of Dubai’s most iconic brands and a symbol of the Emirate.”
Jumeirah operates a portfolio of 19 hotels and resorts around the world including the flagship Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. A further 25 properties are currently under development.
