The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh Welcomes Gerrit Graef as the new General Manager

The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh appointed Gerrit Graef as the property’s new General Manager to overlook the operations of the hotel. He joins The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh from his most recent position as Hotel manager for The Ritz-Carlton Jeddah and brings with him 30 years of hospitality experience.

Gerrit began his career in 1997 at Marriott International as Director of F&B at Renaissance Cologne Hotel. After moving to Dubai as Director of F&B at the JW Marriott Hotel in Dubai, Gerrit was later promoted to Director of Operations at the same hotel. After 5 years in Dubai, Gerrit relocated to Doha where he took on the role of Hotel Manager at the Renaissance Hotel, Courtyard and Marriott Executive Apartment Complex. 

In 2014, Gerrit relocated to Bangkok as Multi Property General Manager to launch the Bangkok Marriott Sukhumvit & Marriott Executive Apartment, Sukhumvit-Thoglor.

Commenting on his new role at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, Gerrit Graef said: “I am excited to take on the role of General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh and join The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company family. I am confident that, with the outstanding group of Ladies and Gentlemen at the hotel, we will be able to build on its current success and transform the property to be a benchmark for luxury service in the Kingdom,” said Gerrit Graef. “This is exciting time to be at the helm of The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh and I look forward to all the opportunities and rewards this new role is bound to bring my way,” he concluded. 

The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh is a recognized premier destination in KSA, steeped in ancient traditions, that has anchored itself as a popular destination for the local community, business travelers and leisure guests.