Written by Sushanth Nambiar has been appointed as the Cluster General Manager for Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Novotel, and Ibis Abu Dhabi Gate. With a wealth of experience and a successful track record in the hospitality sector, Nambiar brings seasoned leadership and proficiency in various aspects of hotel management. Before taking on this role, he served as the General Manager at Novotel Muscat Airport.
In 1999, he commenced his career as the Assistant F&B Manager at The Metropolitan Hotel Dubai and later held the same position at The Metropolitan Palace Hotel Dubai in 2002. After a two-year stint in Doha, he assumed the role of Assistant F&B Manager at Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi and subsequently at Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi.
In 2012, he joined Danat Hotels as the Director of Food and Beverage in Al Ain, progressing to the role of EAM of Food and Beverage in 2015. His first foray outside of F&B management occurred in 2017 when he took on the role of General Manager at Sheraton Al Khalidiya Hotel in Abu Dhabi.
Expressing his enthusiasm, Nambiar stated, “Throughout my career, I have frequently been drawn back to the UAE, so I am thrilled to join the Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers Hotel & Residence and the Novotel & Ibis Abu Dhabi Gate hotels. With three outstanding hotels in two iconic cities, our goal is to establish them as the preferred choice for global travelers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Leveraging our strong brand, exceptional team, prime locations, and sustainable offerings, I am optimistic about the growth and success that lie ahead.”