Radisson Hotel Group expands Tim Cordon’s role to Chief Operating Officer for SEAP alongside MEA

  • Date: 30-Jan-2024
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Tourism
  • Country:UAE
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Radisson Hotel Group expands Tim Cordon’s role to Chief Operating Officer for SEAP alongside MEA



Radisson Hotel Group, a global leader in the hospitality industry, announces the promotion of Tim Cordon, adding South East Asia Pacific (SEAP) regions to his current role as Chief Operating Officer for the Middle East, Africa (MEA). This significant appointment is part of the Group's strategy to leverage its internal leadership talent to continue to drive growth in its most rapidly expanding markets. Based in Dubai, Tim Cordon has been instrumental in steering the MEA region towards remarkable growth and success. With this promotion, Cordon will also take the helm of the SEAP region, bringing his wealth of experience and strategic insight to one of the Group's fastest-growing areas. Under his leadership, the SEAP region, with over 60 hotels currently in operation or under development, is set for substantial expansion, reflecting the Group's focus on increasing its presence in key growth markets. The MEA region has grown robustly, with more than 45 hotels opening in the last three years under Cordon's guidance. Presently, it boasts 160 hotels either in operation or in the development phase, underscoring its critical contribution to the Group's growth strategy. Tim Cordon's leadership team, comprising key departments such as commercial, HR, F&B, revenue, and procurement, are