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| Dushan Gunarathna |
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| Roddy Gordon |
Roddy Gordon and Dushan Gunarathna join
UAE-headquartered hotel group in key commercial roles as company looks to next
phase of growth and places increased importance on community and strategic
partnerships
UAE-founded hospitality company, TIME Hotels Management, has
announced the appointment of a new vice president of sales and marketing with
seasoned international hotelier, Roddy Gordon, taking over the role from
outgoing incumbent, Tommy Ressopoulos, who retires at the end of October.
British national
Gordon has almost three decades’ experience in sales and marketing on three
continents, and is a recognised specialist in strategic revenue activation with
a track record of successful sales leadership in changing global markets.
Also joining the team
as director of revenue is Dushan Gunarathna, who brings e-commerce expertise
and a solid reservations background to the TIME corporate leadership, as well
as in-depth knowledge of the region.
“Roddy’s commercial credentials speak for
themselves, but his experience in imbuing corporate culture within his team as
well as forging mutually beneficial long-term partnerships that communicate
shared values, will add a further dimension to his role and – hopefully – to
TIME Hotels’ reputation in the region’s key markets,” said
Mohamed Awadalla, CEO, TIME Hotels.
His professional
career has taken him around the world with Hyatt International, and to the UAE
with Atlantis, Rosewood Abu Dhabi and Tamani Hotels & Resorts. He also has
extensive experience in hotel pre-openings, launching high profile properties
in key gateway destinations such as Seoul, Dubai and Abu Dhabi; as well as a
track record in defining and implanting successful sales
and marketing strategies for leading and upcoming brands.
“Dushan’s
e-distribution and revenue knowledge combined with Roddy’s expansive industry
experience and reputation in the region will be a fantastic foundation for TIME
Hotels’ to consolidate our strategy and capitalise on new potential areas of
revenue enhancement and market penetration,” remarked Awadalla.
Gunarathna joins the
team from another home-grown brand, Rotana Hotels, where he fast tracked his
career path, progressing from reservations agent to area e-distribution
manager, with responsibility for 27 properties, in just five years.
“I am delighted to be
joining Time Hotels and look forward to embracing this unique culture, and
putting our global customer relationships at the heart of our sales and
marketing direction, as we continue to grow our team capabilities and access
new and exciting opportunities,” said Gordon.
