Patina CEO joins Jumeirah Group as COO

DUBAI-BASED luxury operator Jumeirah Group, part of Dubai Holding, has appointed Marc Dardenne as group COO effective immediately.

Dardenne, who has more than 30 years of hospitality experience under his belt, was most recently CEO of Patina Hotels and Resorts based in Singapore, where he oversaw brand creation, development and asset management.

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In his new role, which marks his return to Dubai since his stint as CEO of Emaar Hotel and Resorts, he will oversee Jumeirah’s operations across its international portfolio, including the famed Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.

Dardenne, a Belgian national, has lived and worked in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East and is fluent in French, English and German.

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