THE MIDDLE EAST’S

24. Philippe Zuber

Company: Kerzner International
Designation: CEO
Nationality: French
Country: U.A.E.
Category: Hotels and Resorts

Zuber joined Kerzner International in 2015 as President and COO of the One&Only Resorts and assumed his current role in 2020. Kerzner International owns the Atlantis Resort and Residences, One&Only Resorts and Private Homes, SIRO, and the Rare Finds collection. It has 20 hotels and resorts across 12 countries and employs 15,000 people. In February 2024, the company announced the grand opening of the One&Only One Za’abeel, with performances by celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Mark Ronson, and Idris Elba. In the same month, it launched SIRO One Za’abeel. Zuber has over 28 years of industry experience and previously held roles at Emaar Hospitality and Hyatt International.