Christopher Hewett

Senior Hospitality Leader | Driving Multi-Billion Dirham Destination Growth | Hospitality Asset Management

19.7 yrs experienceHospitality

Mar 2026Added yesterday

The move

MoveAl Hamra → Marjan

TitleSenior Vice President - Hospitality & Leisure → Executive Vice President - Marjan Hospitality

LocationRas al-Khaimah → Ras al-Khaimah

Career arcRooted in UAE★

Cross-border moveNo — same country

Years in UAE19.7

Total experience19.7 years

Marjan headcount51-200 employees

Marjan industryInvestment Management

Marjan HQMarjan Island, Ras al Khaimah

Marjan founded2018

Marjan typeGovernment Agency

Career arc

Executive Vice President - Marjan HospitalityMar 2026 — Present
Marjan· Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Senior Vice President - Hospitality & LeisureJul 2022 — Mar 2026
Al Hamra· Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Vice President - HospitalityMay 2019 — Jul 2022
AAl Hamra Real Estate Development· Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
DirectorNov 2010 — May 2019
TTRI Consulting - Hospitality and Real Estate Advisory Firm· Dubai, UAE· Full-time
Residences ManagerJan 2010 — Oct 2010
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Operations Manager - Concierge ServicesAug 2006 — Jan 2010
Madinat Jumeirah· Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Education

The Hills Grammar School
· High School Certificate2000 — 2001
St Kentigern College
· Sixth Form Certificate1995 — 2000
Blue Mountains Hotel School
Bachelor's Degree · Hospitality and Tourism Management2001 — 2006

Top skills

Hotel ManagementFinancial PlanningLegislative RelationsUniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI)Business DevelopmentHospitality Management

About

With over 20 years of experience across the UAE, New Zealand, and Australia, I lead one of the region’s most dynamic hospitality and lifestyle portfolios at Al Hamra In Ras Al Khaimah. My role spans luxury hotels and resorts, Waldorf Astoria, Ritz-Carlton, Sofitel, luxury branded residences, a world class golf course, full service marina, and lifestyle activations — all within a multi billion dirham fully integrated destination. I bring a unique balance of operational excellence and investment acumen. From negotiating hotel management agreements with global operators, to directing large-scale CAPEX and master planning initiatives, to spearheading international investor outreach across Asia, Europe, and North America — my focus is on delivering growth, strengthening returns, and building l

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