Kempinski Hotels has appointed Stuart Dickie as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Member of the Management Board. In his new role, he will oversee and lead the global financial team and be responsible for all aspects of the financial and risk management of the luxurious hotel group.

“We are excited to welcome Stuart to his new role”, said Rene Nijhof, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kempinski Hotels S.A.

“Stuart brings with him a wealth of global financial expertise and a proven track in similar positions in international hotel business. We are convinced that with his in-depth experience, he will provide strong financial leadership as we continue to build our company story.”

From 2000 to 2009 Stuart Dickie worked as Director of Corporate Finance at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, based in Hong Kong, before he was appointed Chief Financial Officer for the luxury hotel company. After more than eight successful years in this position, he joined Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts in the same function over a period of four years.

In his earlier career, Dickie was a senior manager at PWC in Hong Kong. A British National, Stuart is a chartered accountant, a member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers and has a BA in Business Studies from Sheffield Hallam University. – TradeArabia News Service