The Emirati group announced the appointment of Jose Silva as Chief Executive Officer.

Jose Silva has more than 35 years’ experience in the hospitality industry including 25 years with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Before occupying this position, Mr. Silva worked at Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris as Regional Vice President overseeing France, Switzerland, Spain and Portugal as well as General Manager.

Born in Portugal, he holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from HEC Montréal.

His Excellency Abdulla Al Habbai, Chairman of Dubai Holding (of which Jumeirah is a member) commented, “I am confident his passion for designing unique guest experiences and driving innovation in the sector will build on Jumeirah’s strong growth, as we continue to enter new markets and open new hotels both at home and abroad.”

As of January 1, 2017, Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts ranked 153rd hotel group worldwide with 25 properties totaling over 6,000 rooms, according to data published by Hospitality ON.