Rosewood Hotels & Resorts appoints Managing Director at Rosewood Corniche

Leitzke joined Rosewood Hotels & Resorts in May 2005 as Hotel Manager for Hotel Al Khozama, A Rosewood Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. For the past two years, he has successfully overseen the day-to-day operation of Al Khozama Center, Al Khairia apartments and the Hotel Al Khozama, successfully strengthening its position as one of the most significant social and meeting centres in Riyadh.

"Peter's personal development and accomplishments have prepared him well for this exciting role in Jeddah," said John Scott, President & Chief Executive Officer for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. "During his tenure at Hotel Al Khozama, Peter consistently exceeded our business goals and further enhanced the reputation of the property in the market. His achievements at the hotel and his innovative management style make Peter the perfect fit to lead the Rosewood Corniche."

Prior to joining Rosewood, Leitzke worked in St. Petersburg, Russia as the Resident Manager and Acting General Manager at the Nevskij Palace Hotel. With more than 20 years experience in the hospitality industry, Leitzke has established his reputation as a fine hotelier with some of the industry's premier hotel companies, including Le Meridien Hotels and Resorts and Mandarin Oriental. He has worked in Indonesia, Egypt, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, the Philippines and the United States of America.