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Former Disneyland Executive named Senior Vice President at Tatweer

  • United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 25 - 2007 at 15:53
  • PRESS RELEASE

Tatweer, a member of Dubai Holding, today announced the appointment of Christian Perdrier as Senior Vice President, Leisure and Entertainment.

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  • Christian Perdrier.
    Christian Perdrier.
In his new role, Perdrier will be responsible for the consolidation of the existing entities and the launch of future world class projects. He assumes his new position with immediate effect.

Perdrier comes to Tatweer with a wealth of international experience in the hospitality industry across Europe, Middle East, Far East and the United States. Associated for over two decades with Accor Hotel Group as Senior Vice President of Operations for the West Coast in the United States, Perdrier managed a number of large scale projects including 220 hotels with a capacity of 10,000 rooms.

During his 12 years at Disneyland Resort Paris, Perdrier occupied the position of Vice President of Operations, where he was responsible for five hotels, and managed in excess of 6,000 hotel bedrooms. Later, as Senior Vice President of Parks and Security, he was accountable for a workforce of 12,000 employees.

Khalid Al Malik, CEO of Tatweer said: "The key to Tatweer's success is building a solid management base. Perdrier's appointment reflects Tatweer's commitment to the dynamic development of world class expertise in the sectors it enters."

"Perdrier's rich experience in the theme park and hotel industry will help position Tatweer as one the region's most dynamic enterprises managing a portfolio of market-leading companies within diverse economic sectors."


With ambitious expansion plans in the pipeline, Tatweer's leisure and entertainment division consists of Dubailand, Global Village, as well as Bawadi, and the recently launched golf resort, "The Tiger Woods Dubai".

Christian Perdrier said: "Tatweer has garnered high credibility within the various sectors it operates in. Its potential in assuming leading positions in regional and global markets is exciting. I look forward to playing a vital role in reinforcing Tatweer's standing and sustaining its robust growth."
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About Tatweer:
Launched in December 2005 Tatweer is one the region's most promising enterprises and a Member of Dubai Holding. It owns nine market-leading companies and managing an ambitious business development plan.

Its current portfolio is divided into Energy & Healthcare, Tourism & Entertainment, Industry & Knowledge. Its entities are Dubai Healthcare City, the region's hub for world-class quality healthcare services; Mizin, one of the most advanced real estate companies in the region; "The Tiger Woods - Dubai" an exclusive golf community that will include a Tiger Woods designed Golf Course; Dubailand, one of the biggest leisure, entertainment and tourism destinations in the Middle East region; Dubai Industrial City, an industrial township to develop Dubai as a leading manufacturing hub; Bawadi, the world's leading hospitality and entertainment project bringing 31 hotels and more than 29,000 hotel rooms; Dubai Energy, investing in regional and global energy opportunities and building a diversified investment portfolio; Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the first commodity futures exchange in the Middle East; Global Village, which brings together 160 different countries showcasing myriad cultures; and Moutamarat, the first Arab initiative organizing research-based conferences and exhibitions.

A Member of Dubai Holding, Tatweer and its entities will continue to consolidate a group of life-improving industries. In addition, it has pioneered the market with joint venture initiatives with leading companies such as the New York Mercantile Exchange or the Saudi Research and Publishing Company.

Tatweer will continuously strive for world-class performance implementing leadership development to drive and sustain business excellence, quality and high performance.

For further information
Agency:

Tarek Sakik
Senior Account Manager
Jiwin the Public Relations Arm
Of Dubai Press Club
Phone: +971-4-3613593

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