Philip Barnes

Philip Barnes is an accomplished hospitality executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across notable hotel chains. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC since March 2024, and as a Strategic Advisor at Fox Fold since May 2023, Philip previously held a long-term position at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts from September 1998 to December 2022, where responsibilities spanned multiple regional vice president roles and managing prestigious properties. Additional experience includes serving as Chief Operating Officer at Stamford Hotels & Resorts and general manager positions at Four Seasons and Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts. Philip's career trajectory showcases a strong background in operational leadership, project management, and hospitality management, underpinned by foundational education at Worth Abbey and Brighton MET.