Wyndham makes leadership appointments...

Charl Nel and Jean-Claude Abi Khalil join as Development Managers

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the expansion of its Middle East and Africa (MEA) development team.

Charl Nel (pictured above) and Jean-Claude Abi Khalil (pictured below) have been appointed Development Managers for the MEA region, based in Wyndham’s regional headquarters in Dubai in the UAE.

This move underscores the company’s dedication to enhancing its presence and fostering growth across the MEA region.

Charl Nel brings more than 15 years of experience in hospitality and real estate across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Having held previous roles in companies including Hilton, Radisson Hotel Group and TUI Group, Charl was responsible for driving the growth of multiple hotels through management and franchise agreements across various regions. His focus areas will cover the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, as well as Southern, Eastern and Central Africa.

Jean-Claude Abi Khalil has a vast background in hotel operations, sales and asset management. With more than 24 years of experience in hospitality, he has a track record of transforming operations and leading strategic rebranding initiatives to enhance market positioning and guest experience. Jean-Claude’s focus will include Western and Northern Africa, in addition to the GCC region.

Jean-Claude Abi Khalil

The expanded team will focus on key markets within the GCC, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, as well as targeted regions in Africa such as Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco, Ghana, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya and Ethiopia.

"Having Charl and Jean-Claude join our team brings vital expertise and regional insights that will strengthen our development efforts and help us achieve our strategic growth objectives in the Middle East and Africa,” said Wyndham’s Head of Development for Middle East and Africa, Govind Mundra.

“These vibrant markets offer immense potential, and building on our dedicated and skilled team contributes to our growth opportunity in the region.”

For more information, visit whrdevelopmentemea.com

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