Mohamed Wakeb

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Executive MBA | Strategic Planning Expert @ Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
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About Mohamed Wakeb

As the Director of Operations at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, I am in charge of ensuring the highest level of customer experience, quality, and profitability for our hotel operations. I have over 25 years of commercial and operational experience in the hospitality industry, with expertise in strategic planning, business development, revenue management, budgeting, and hotel strategies. I have a passion for helping and collaborating with colleagues and leaders to succeed in their tasks, and I am an active listener with the intention to solve not to challenge. I have also been recognized with multiple global sales achievement awards for my outstanding performance and results. Additionally, I have a diploma in marketing from Cornell University, and I am fluent in English, Arabic, and French. I have also successfully led and participated in eight pre-opening projects for four resorts and four city hotels, and I have a speciality in handling high-profile government and VIP events with official and diplomatic protocols.

Mohamed Wakeb's Current Company Details
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

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Executive MBA | Strategic Planning Expert
Mohamed Wakeb Work Experience Details
  • Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
    Director Of Operations
    Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Mar 2023 - Present
    Dubai, Dubai, Ae
    * in-charge of the entire hotel operations including 8 outles and a convention center.* Reviewing and enhancing the current SOP per department to ensure the highest level of customer experience.* Making sure our LQA, RPS, Quality and employees engagement surveys targets are met. * Ensuring that we achieve our budgeted GOP and NOP. * Assisting the team in maintaining the quality of our assets.* Working closely with the leadership team on their strategic plan for business sustainability.
  • Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
    Director Of Sales & Marketing
    Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Sep 2019 - Jan 2024
    Dubai, Dubai, Ae
    - EXCOM Reporting Line to General Manager_ In charge of the Sales Department for the entire Business Mix.- In charge of the Marketing Department: Communications, Digital Marketing and Direct Marketing.- In charge of the Conference & Banqueting Sales Team - Ensuring the Hotel Commercial Plan revenue targets are met.- Positioning the Hotel accordingly in the market place.
  • Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
    Director Of Protocol And Government Affairs
    Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Jun 2016 - Aug 2019
    Dubai, Dubai, Ae
    -Extended Ex-COM member. Reporting line to General Manager. -Overlooking High profile Government delegations, groups and events. -Responsible for the Government business/Budget for the hotel.-Coordinating with all Operational departments all aspects of arrival, stay and departure to ensure memorable experience. -Ensuring Official and Diplomatic protocols are followed.
  • Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
    Group Director Of Government, Gcc & Diplomatic Sales Frhi- Uae - (Pre-Opening)
    Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Jan 2010 - Jun 2016
    Dubai, Dubai, Ae
    Member of the Pre-opening team of Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Fairmont Dubai, Fairmont Ajman and Fairmont The Palm Dubai. First Cluster Role for FRHI in MEA Region, Looking after Government & Protocol Sales for All Fairmont Hotels in UAE. In-charge of Government segment budget for all Fairmont properties in UAE. Developing Strategies and action plans. Training sales team, operation and finance on the efficient way of handling the business coming from this special segment. Developing LSOP. Strategic planing, pricing and positioning.
  • W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
    Director Of Sales And Marketing - Pre-Opening
    W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
    Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Ae
    Heading and managing the inauguration VVIP ceremony with 48 heads of states invited for the first F1 race at the Marina circuit Abu Dhabi. Establishing the Org chart of the department, Drafting the entire SOP for all sections, hiring the team, seting up the entire department from Revenue, Sales (All Segments), Conference and events, PR and Marketing. Involved in the entire branding of the hotel from hotel Logo to branding all the outlets, collatorals, website... Envolved in the hotel budget and the overall strategy.
  • The H Dubai
    Director Of Business Development - Pre-Opening
    The H Dubai Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
    Dubai, Dubai, Ae
    In charge of all revenue generated departments from Sales, Revenue and Conference and events. Setting up the department, hiring the entire team, Developed the SOP for the entire department, training the teams, involved in the overall hotel budget, strategies and action plans.
  • Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
    Director Of Business Development
    Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Nov 2003 - Dec 2006
    Dubai, Dubai, Ae
    Support all revenue streams of the hotel and Revenue Generating Departments. Budget Planning. Market analysis and trends. Assist in overall strategy and action plans per market segment and all promotional, tactical and media support.
  • Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
    Associate Director Of Sales - Pre-Opening Team
    Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Nov 2001 - Nov 2003
    Dubai, Dubai, Ae
    Involved in the hiring process of the sales team, training, budgetting, setting the strategies and action plans per market segments, pricing and tactical promotions, responsible for the revenue targets and goals of the entire sales team. Managing the team and assisting them when needed.
  • Jumeirah Group / Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts
    Senior Sales Manager - Pre-Opening Team
    Jumeirah Group / Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts Jan 1999 - Oct 2001
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Ae
    Sales specialist in Corporate, GCC Market, Government and Protocol.

Mohamed Wakeb Skills

Pre Opening Revenue Analysis Resorts Hospitality Industry Hotels Pre Opening Experience Hotel Management Yield Management Budgets Training Hospitality Management Rooms Division Forecasting Tourism Food And Beverage Front Office Sales Opening Hotels Recruiting Hotel Booking Micros Event Management Management Budgeting Catering Customer Satisfaction Opera Restaurant Management Customer Service Sales Management Fine Dining Leadership Strategic Planning Time Management

Mohamed Wakeb Education Details

  • Cornell University
    Cornell University
    Marketing
  • Quantic School Of Business And Technology
    Quantic School Of Business And Technology
    And Related Support Services
  • San Francisco State University, Lam Family College Of Business
    San Francisco State University, Lam Family College Of Business
    French - International Business

Frequently Asked Questions about Mohamed Wakeb

What company does Mohamed Wakeb work for?

Mohamed Wakeb works for Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

What is Mohamed Wakeb's role at the current company?

Mohamed Wakeb's current role is Executive MBA | Strategic Planning Expert.

What is Mohamed Wakeb's email address?

Mohamed Wakeb's email address is mo****@****ont.com

What schools did Mohamed Wakeb attend?

Mohamed Wakeb attended Cornell University, Quantic School Of Business And Technology, San Francisco State University, Lam Family College Of Business.

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Mohamed Wakeb has skills like Pre Opening, Revenue Analysis, Resorts, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Pre Opening Experience, Hotel Management, Yield Management, Budgets, Training, Hospitality Management, Rooms Division.

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