Zohny joins Oryx Rotana as business development director

Oryx Rotana, a five-star luxury business hotel in Doha, has announced the appointment of Ferhad Zohny to the role of business development director.

Zohny will be responsible for identifying and leading strategic business development, alliance and acquisition opportunities for the hotel.
 
Prior to joining Oryx Rotana Doha, he was the director of sales and marketing at Hyatt Regency Maryland, US. He was responsible for marking activities for the hotel to improve positioning. Much of Zohny’s early career was spent in the Hyatt, IHG, Viceroy, Conrad, Hilton properties in Egypt, UAE and the US where he held roles in sales and marketing, logistics as well as food and beverage operations.

A professional with over 20 years of progressive experience in sales, Zohny has been responsible for directing the sales, conducting sales calls, scheduling promotional work and tracking sales activities on large complex accounts or new territories. He holds a masters degree from University of Wales, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Food & Beverage.

On this occasion, Mark Timbrell, general manager of Oryx Rotana, said: “I am happier to welcome such a seasoned professional. Ferhad's deep knowledge of the industry in both sales and marketing will be an invaluable asset to Oryx Rotana Doha."

“His new role will see him supporting the continued growth of Oryx Rotana across the Middle East, utilising his extensive knowledge of the industry and relationships with key decision-makers," he said. - TradeArabia News Service