This page names who runs the 3 Jumeirah hotels on the world's leading hotel lists, each with a dated source. It is part of the full record of who runs the world's best hotels and changes as appointments are confirmed.
Last updated 14 November 2026. 3 hotels in 3 countries. Methodology and corrections.
Who leads Jumeirah
The executive leadership of Jumeirah, as the company's own website lists it (source, read 14 November 2026).
- Thomas B. Meier, Chief Executive Officer
- Alexander Lee, Chief Growth Officer
- Frederic Chardot, Chief Human Resources Officer
The hotels and who runs them
| Hotel | General Manager | Executive Chef |
|---|---|---|
| Jumeirah BaliBali, Indonesia | Ram Hiralal (source, 2 May 2024) | Alessio Nallino |
| Jumeirah MallorcaMallorca, SpainForbes Five Star | Cristina Sancenon (source, 12 May 2023) | |
| Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab Resort & ResidencesDubai, United Arab EmiratesNo. 15, The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026 | Azar SalibaManaging Director (source, 1 May 2026) | Roberto Rispoli |
Training at Jumeirah
How Jumeirah brings new managers through is set out in Jumeirah JUMP Graduate Management Programme, with what hoteliers quoted in the book say about the first years.
From the book
Leaders from Jumeirah quoted in The Luxury of Attention: Amit Majumder and Pinar Kartal Timer.
The lists covered and how each name is confirmed are set out on the main page. Independent hotels are listed there and by country. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.