Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 2016
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL
ABU DHABI AT AL MARYAH ISLAND
ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE TEAM
AHEAD OF MAY 2016 OPENING
Four Seasons continues to expand presence in UAE
with two openings scheduled this year.
Counting down to its opening later
this year, Four Seasons introduces
the General Manager and senior
executive team of the all-new
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi
at Al Maryah Island, its first hotel
in the UAE capital. Sam Ioannidis,
General Manager, announces
‘the team are immensely proud
‘It’s a truly exciting time for Four Seasons
as we continue to expand into new markets
and introduce new concepts in luxury
hospitality on the world stage,’ says
Ioannidis. ‘I am delighted to introduce
the team who will bring it all to life at
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi.’
of the hotel and able to speak
confidently and authentically
about this very unique destination’.
Ioannidis will lead the team with
a focus on infusing the Hotel with
the culture of the capital, to build
strong connections and draw
locals and visitors to experience
Four Seasons hospitality.
Sam Ioannidis General Manager
[email protected]
T. +971 (52) 210 8855
Andrea Greybanks Director of Marketing
George Chapides Director of Engineering
New to Four Seasons, Greybanks is no stranger to the
region, having worked for several international luxury
hotel companies in the Middle East for more than ten
years. Originally from the UK, she is an exceptional
sales and marketing professional with strong contacts
all over the world.
An expert in hotel pre-openings, Chapides now
takes care of the 1 million square foot (93,000 m2)
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, one of the most
technologically and environmentally advanced
buildings in the city.
[email protected]
T. +971 (52) 219 2494
[email protected]
T. +971 (52) 230 4420
Francisco Garcia Director of Rooms
Sandeep Kumar Director of Food and Beverage
Originally from Spain, Garcia has been with Four Seasons
since 2000. Now overseeing much of the guest experience
at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, the multi-lingual hotelier
is also a graduate of the prestigious hotel management
program at Cornell University.
Kumar’s extensive Four Seasons experience – and
his love of cooking – make him the perfect person to
lead the culinary and service teams for six restaurants
and lounges plus the large catering operation at
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi.
[email protected]
T. +971 (50) 716 8856
[email protected]
T. +971 (56) 731 5148
Jose Ramirez Director of Human Resources
Thushara Gamage Director of Finance
Charged with personally interviewing every candidate
to find those special people who are now becoming
the staff at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, Ramirez
was most recently at the flagship Four Seasons
Hotel London at Park Lane, and has previously
worked at Four Seasons Hotel Doha.
Born in Columbo, Sri Lanka, Thushara started his
career of 8 years with Four Seasons Resorts Maldives
as Credit Manager progressing to Chief Accountant.
Thushara’s most recent position was Finance Director
at Four Seasons Hotel Baku.
[email protected]
T. +971 (55) 344 2510
James Carter Director of Residences
The UK native joined the company in Palo Alto,
California in 2008, and after successive positions in
the rooms divisions of several Four Seasons locations,
he’s now overseeing the service team for the 53 long
term-lease apartments and 71 Private Residences
that are part of Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi.
[email protected]
T. +971 (52) 249 2898
[email protected]
T. +971 (52) 249 0990
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
P.O. Box 107032, Al Maryah Island
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
T. +971 (2) 333 2222 / F. +971 (2) 222 2278
[email protected]
fourseasons.com/abudhabi
FSABS250000 / 02/2016 / Printed in United Arab Emirates