Seasoned marketeer Kiran Kumar has been appointed Cluster Director of Marketing & PR for JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha, Marriott Marquis City Center Doha and the Marriott Executive Apartments City Center Doha, heading marketing and communications for the properties. 

 

Kumar will also oversee the pre-opening of five upcoming hotels as a part of his role: Le Meridien City Center Doha, Delta Hotel City Center Doha, Element City Center Doha, Element West Bay Doha and Autograph Collection Al Samriya.

 

With more than 20 years of experience at these portfolio of brands, in his new role, Kumar will seek to grow the property’s position within the local, regional and international markets. 

 

Rick Enders, cluster general manager of an upcoming cluster of Marriott hotels in the region, said: “A skilled marketer, Kumar is no stranger to Marriott International. 

 

"After more than a decade in key roles within Marriott properties in the UAE, I am confident that Kumar will not only help drive and shape the needs of our three existing hotels, but he will also be instrumental in activating a string of upcoming new properties in Doha.”

 

Expressing his excitement on expanding his career within the Marriott group, Kumar said: “I am honoured to take on the role of Cluster Director of Marketing & PR, with the focus on creating truly exceptional hotel experiences, reflective of each brand’s iconic philosophy. 

 

"I see significant opportunities for each of the hotel’s further development in the market and I am inspired by the prospect of adding value to an already existing great team.” 

 

An MBA in Marketing & Human Resources Development, Kumar’s initial foray into hospitality arrived when he took up a position with Le Royal Meridien, Chennai, India in 2001. His journey continued to the UK, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha.-TradeArabia News Service