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Aldar Hospitality Board

Talal Al Dhiyebi

Board Chairman

Faisal Falaknaz

Board Member

Jonathen Emery

Board Member

Amal Abdulla Almarzooqi

Board Member

Samuel Okeby

Board Member

Ahmed Benrekia

Board Member

Ibrahim Al Mannaee

Board Member

Kapil Aggarwal

Chief Executive Officer

Biography

Kapil Aggarwal is a seasoned hospitality and real estate leader with over 25 years of experience across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. He has held senior roles at Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Shangri-La Group, where he oversaw investment, asset management, and commercial strategy for portfolios of over 100 hotels worldwide. Most recently, he served as Executive Director at Diriyah Company in Saudi Arabia, leading asset management and value creation across its hospitality assets. Kapil is an alumnus of the University of Delhi, with a Bachelor of Law degree and an MBA in Finance.

Jason Harding

Chief Hospitality Officer

Biography

Jason Harding is a seasoned hospitality executive renowned for his strategic leadership and operational expertise. With over 30 years of experience across Europe and the Middle East, Jason has successfully led prestigious properties working in Jumeirah Hotels, Rocco Forte Hotels, Marriott International and Armani Hotels + Resorts. Holding an Executive MBA from Hult International Business School, Jason brings a strong focus on revenue growth, employee engagement, product development and exceptional guest satisfaction to Aldar Hospitality.

Bhavesh Shivshanker

Corporate Director of Finance & Business Operations

Biography

Bhavesh served as Chief Financial Officer for the hotel division of FTI Tourism, where he managed a portfolio of 80 hotels (20k+ keys) and achieved 30% EBITDA growth during his tenure. Prior to this, he was Head of Finance Operations at Etihad Airways, overseeing a global Accounting team of 160 FTEs. At Etihad, Bhavesh led several major transformation initiatives including re-design of the Group's Shared Services, ERP upgrades and the implementation of the airline’s inaugural RPA and AI use cases in Finance.

Ayesha Al Azri

Executive Director of HR

Biography

Ayesha brings over 15 years of HR leadership experience across the aviation and healthcare sectors. Her expertise spans talent strategy, leadership development, succession planning and organizational transformation. She combines strategic clarity with a people-focused approach, aligning culture, performance and business goals to support sustainable organizational success.

Ahmad Al Hashimi

Corporate Director of Asset Management

Biography

Ahmad is an accomplished results-oriented Asset Manager with a proven track record in leading the strategic management of high-value, diverse hospitality portfolio. Prior to joining Aldar Hospitality, Ahmad served as a Senior Asset Manager within the Investment Corporation of Dubai, overseeing iconic properties such as the Atlantis Hotels and the One & Only One Za’abeel as well as a diverse portfolio of luxury to midscale assets. Ahmad focuses on leading high-impact capital expenditure projects through detailed ROI evaluations, capitalizing on opportunities to enhance asset performance, cost optimization and ensuring alignment to ownership objectives to drive long-term value.

Elida Tjonndal

Corporate Director of Commercial

Biography

Elida is a result-driven, change enabling, commercial director with a strong track record in helping hospitality brands achieve financial success. Elida brings over 20 years of experience from Ritz-Carlton, Emaar and Accor from across Europe and the Middle East. Her vast knowledge and experience of Sales, Revenue Management, Distribution and Marketing, drives strong commercial synergies across disciplines and assets.

Katia Azar

Corporate Director of Governance and Risk Management

Biography

Katia brings over 20 years of experience in Governance, Risk Management, and Internal Audit across industries such as hospitality, construction, real estate, and energy, with extensive work in the United States and the United Arab Emirates. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Katia focuses on strengthening internal controls, managing risks, and delivering value-added solutions that align governance practices with organizational goals to drive sustainable success and resilience.

Eleni Paraskevopoulou

Corporate Director of Marketing

Biography

Eleni is a passionate and driven marketing and communications professional with extensive experience across the Luxury Hospitality and Leisure sectors within the Middle East & Europe. Across a career spanning more than 20 years, Eleni has worked with some of the key players in the industry including Accor and Marriott. Highly experienced at Brand Marketing & Brand Management, PR & Communications, Social & Digital Marketing, Launching New Brands, Re-Launching Existing Brands to Increase Market Share and Portfolio Management & Development.

Rajkumar Chanchlani

Corporate Director of Procurement

Biography

Rajkumar is a seasoned procurement leader with over 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality across the UAE. He has held senior roles with Jumeirah Group (Dubai Holding) and Kerzner International, overseeing procurement for major pre-openings and landmark projects including Burj Al Arab, Madinat Jumeirah Resort, Jumeirah Beach Hotel and One Za’abeel. His expertise spans FF&E, OS&E, F&B, facilities management, engineering, capex and contract management, supported by deep knowledge of UAE procurement practices and a sustainability-focused approach. Rajkumar holds degrees in Commerce and Engineering, combining technical and commercial insight to drive procurement transformation and long-term value creation.

Subhadeep Paul

Corporate Director of Investments

Biography

Subhadeep Paul is an accomplished Investment Director with 18 years of experience in M&A, investments, and portfolio management across the Hospitality and Real Estate sectors. He has held leadership roles at EY, KPMG, and JLL, where he led complex cross-border transactions, structured institutional-grade investments, and optimized institutional portfolios at scale. He has led high-value transactions and capital strategies for corporate operators, institutional investors, and leading fund managers, delivering measurable value creation across international markets, including MENA, Singapore, the Maldives, and India.

Aldar Hospitality Management Team

Kapil Aggarwal

Chief Executive Officer

Jason Harding

Chief Hospitality Officer

Bhavesh Shivshanker

Corporate Director of Finance & Business Operations

Ayesha Al Azri

Executive Director of HR

Ahmad Al Hashimi

Corporate Director of Asset Management

Elida Tjonndal

Corporate Director of Commercial

Katia Azar

Corporate Director of Governance and Risk Management

Eleni Paraskevopoulou

Corporate Director of Marketing

Rajkumar Chanchlani

Corporate Director of Procurement

Subhadeep Paul

Corporate Director of Investments

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Aldar Hospitality Board

Talal Al Dhiyebi

Faisal Falaknaz

Jonathen Emery

Amal Abdulla Almarzooqi

Samuel Okeby

Ahmed Benrekia

Ibrahim Al Mannaee

Aldar Hospitality Management Team

Kapil Aggarwal

Jason Harding

Bhavesh Shivshanker

Ayesha Al Azri

Ahmad Al Hashimi

Elida Tjonndal

Katia Azar

Eleni Paraskevopoulou

Rajkumar Chanchlani

Subhadeep Paul