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Trade Arabia
14-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
UHM appoints new COO for region
United Hospitality Management (UHM), a global leader in luxury and mixed-use hospitality management, has announced the appointment of Klaus Assmann as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Middle East, India & Southeast Asia. A veteran of the industry, Assmann brings nearly four decades of international leadership, with a stellar track record in luxury hotel operations, asset enhancement, strategic development and large-scale mixed-use hospitality projects. Having led world-class projects and pre-openings across the UK, USA, Germany, Philippines, Thailand, UAE and the Asian subcontinent, Assmann's global experience adds unparalleled depth to UHM's leadership team. His international perspective and operational foresight will play a pivotal role in accelerating UHM's expansion strategy across key growth markets. In his most recent role as CEO of Aldar Hotels & Hospitality, Assmann managed a portfolio of 25 business units, comprising luxury hotels, marinas, golf courses and beach clubs, with a total of 4,500 rooms in operation and 3,000 more in the development pipeline. He successfully led both managed and franchised assets and during his three-year tenure, oversaw the opening of three flagship destination resorts, cementing Aldar's presence in the regional luxury hospitality market. During his tenure, Assmann and his team successfully led the deployment of AED 1.6 billion ($435 million) in renovation and asset improvement projects, significantly enhancing the value and performance of the company's hospitality assets. Prior to Aldar, Assmann held senior leadership roles across a roster of globally revered luxury brands, including Fairmont, Sofitel, Jumeirah, Shangri-La, Park Hyatt and Nikko Hotels. He was the Cluster General Manager for Fairmont The Palm, General Manager at Sofitel Dubai Downtown and Senior Vice President of Hospitality, Events, Retail & Dining at Dubai Parks & Resorts, where he managed integrated lifestyle and entertainment offerings alongside hotel operations—an approach that reflects the future of experiential hospitality. Assmann also brings extensive pre-opening and development expertise, having played a critical role in launching several of the industry's most celebrated destinations, including Madinat Jumeirah—where he oversaw its expansive food & beverage programme—as well as Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, The Meydan Hotel, Shangri-La Makati, Manila, Essex House NYC, Nikko Hotel Montcalm, London and luxury island resorts across Thailand and the Maldives. He lead the Sales & Marketing efforts during his management roles in London and Germany which reiterates his all-round expertise and versatility in hospitality management. Following a short retirement after his impactful tenure at Aldar, Assmann now returns to the industry with renewed purpose, ready to lead UHM's next chapter of growth. 'We are honoured to welcome Assmann to UHM at a defining moment in our growth journey,' said Carlos Leal, Chairman and Board Member of United Hospitality Management. 'His international pedigree, proven leadership and ability to drive transformation across large-scale, mixed-use portfolios makes him one of our strategic pillars for global expansion. Assmann's appointment underscores our commitment to continuous growth and excellence in every market we enter.' As Chief Operating Officer, Assmann will lead UHM's operations across the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia, overseeing all aspects of brand development, operational strategy, performance optimisation and guest experience innovation. His leadership will be instrumental in scaling UHM's luxury portfolio, reinforcing its position as a standard-bearer for operational excellence in hospitality, particularly in the franchise segment. 'I'm excited to return to hospitality and step into this role at United Hospitality Management,' Assmann shared. 'UHM's ambition, ethos and commitment to excellence resonate deeply with me. I look forward to working with the talented team to shape the next phase of growth and deliver standout experiences across every property we manage.'
Al-Ahram Weekly
20-02-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Dahlia Abdel-Fattah accredited as Egypt new consul general in Hamburg, Northern Germany - City Lights - Life & Style
Liv Assmann, foreign affairs commissioner of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, welcomed Dahlia Abdel-Fattah, the new Consul General of Egypt, during an official accreditation ceremony at Hamburg's senate chancellery on 17 February. During the event, Assmann presented CG Abdel-Fattah with The Consular Patent, confirmed by the State Parliament, which officially authorizes her to assume her duties in the four northern German states: Hamburg, Bremen, Lower Saxony, and Schleswig-Holstein. The event was marked by the ceremonial hoisting of the Egyptian flag in front of the senate chancellery, followed by an official meeting between the consul general, the foreign affairs commissioner, and the state cabinet members. The consul general outlined an ambitious agenda to foster relations between Egypt and Northern Germany, focusing on Hamburg. This agenda proposes five key pillars that reflect mutual interests and aim to deepen economic, investment, and cultural cooperation. Assmann welcomed the proposed initiatives to strengthen bilateral relations in various sectors and promote mutual interests and the economic benefits pursued by the two parties. Before assuming this position in Hamburg, Abdel-Fattah served as the deputy minister of foreign affairs for consular affairs and Egyptian expatriates. In this capacity, she supported the evacuation of foreign nationals from Gaza and Sudan during the most recent crises in both regions. In 2021, she was seconded to the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities cabinet to assume the position of director of international cooperation and treaties. As a career diplomat, CG Abdel-Fattah also served as the deputy chief of mission in Athens, Greece, the consul in Montreal, Canada, and the director of security and strategic affairs at the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Short link:
