Dubai-based luxury hotel company Jumeirah Group has appointed Marc Dardenne as its new group COO. An industry pioneer with more than three decades of experience, Dardenne will oversee operations across the international portfolio.
“Marc brings unique insight, global expertise, and a passion for hospitality that is as inspiring as it is impressive,” says Stefan Leser, Jumeirah Group CEO. “Jumeirah Group has a strong portfolio of landmark properties and Marc’s commitment to excellence reflects our own focus to deliver the very best in guest experiences.”
Dardenne has played critical roles in the development of numerous brands, most recently serving as CEO of Patina Hotels and Resorts in Singapore and CEO of Emaar Hotel and Resorts.
“I am delighted to return to Dubai with Jumeirah Group,” Dardenne says. “It is a unique hospitality brand with an enviable reputation for luxury and a culture of innovation and bold thinking. I am looking forward to bringing my experience to Jumeirah and working in such a highly creative hospitality environment.”
