Dubai’s Kerzner International has appointed Philippe Zuber to take on the role, with previous CEO Michael Wale joining the Kerzner board of directors.
Philippe Zuber has been appointed Kerzner International CEO, moving up from his current position of COO. Zuber will succeed Michael Wale, who has been CEO since February 2018 and now joins the board of directors of Kerzner International.
The owner of the Atlantis Resort and Residences and the One&Only Resorts brands worldwide said the announcements are part of an overall restructuring of its strategic leadership team.
Michel Checoury, who has held the position of CFO since October 2018, will add Chief Administrative Officer to his role.
Mohammed Al Shaibani, Executive Director and CEO of Investment Corporation of Dubai, and Chairman of Kerzner International Holdings thanked Wale for “building a strong foundation”.
Under Wale’s leadership the group introduced new resorts in Rwanda – One&Only Nyungwe House and the One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, as well as expanding the Atlantis name in China.
