Head KSA

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is now seeking a Country Head KSA to join our team in Saudi Arabia.

We’re looking for a commercially driven, strategic leader to take on the role of Country Head KSA. This is a high-impact position combining franchise operations, business development, and commercial performance leadership, working closely with owners, partners, and internal teams to drive sustainable growth and elevate brand presence across the Kingdom.

• Owning and strengthening relationships with hotel owners, franchise partners, and management teams across Saudi Arabia.
• Driving hotel performance through data-led analysis, structured action planning, and regular business reviews.
• Conducting on-site visits, identifying improvement opportunities, and ensuring delivery of agreed plans.
• Supporting new hotel openings, ensuring successful launches aligned with brand standards.
• Overseeing brand compliance, quality assurance, and guest experience delivery.
• Delivering training and supporting adoption of brand tools, systems, and initiatives.
• Monitoring key performance indicators including guest satisfaction, revenue performance, and compliance metrics.
• Expanding the brand’s presence in Saudi Arabia by identifying and securing new franchise and management opportunities.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective owners and partners.
• Evaluating new projects in line with regional strategy, including feasibility assessments and due diligence.
• Supporting development approvals and ensuring alignment with company standards.
• Partnering with regional commercial teams to drive revenue growth and brand contribution.
• Identifying opportunities to improve RevPAR and strengthen market positioning.
• Collaborating with sales and revenue teams to deliver targeted commercial strategies.
• Supporting financial performance through forecasting and budget alignment.
• Representing Wyndham Hotels & Resorts as a senior ambassador in the Saudi market.
• Building influence with key stakeholders and representing the business at industry events.
• Championing company values, including sustainability and community engagement.

• A unique opportunity to lead both operations and development in a high-growth market.
• The chance to shape Wyndham’s footprint and drive long-term business performance in Saudi Arabia.
• High visibility across regional and global leadership teams.
• A role that combines strategic leadership with hands‑on impact.

• Strong experience in hotel operations, commercial leadership, or franchising within the hospitality sector.
• Proven track record in senior leadership roles within an international environment.
• Experience with P&L ownership, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Deep understanding of the Saudi Arabian market.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Highly developed analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Extensive experience in leadership, stakeholder management, and team development.

• A strong relationship builder who can influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Commercially minded, with a focus on driving performance and growth.
• Equally comfortable with strategy and execution.
• Data‑driven and analytical, turning insights into action.
• A proactive problem‑solver who can manage complexity across multiple stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial and motivated by expanding a business portfolio.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast‑paced, evolving market.
• A confident communicator who can inspire and lead with credibility.
• Culturally aware and collaborative across diverse teams and markets.
• Passionate about hospitality, guest experience, and brand excellence.

• The candidate would ideally be a graduate with a Hospitality degree, or have equivalent demonstrable professional experience
• Experience from within a similar role or a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a General Manager of a +110‑bedroom economy or mid‑segment hotel from within an international hotel brand.
• Expertise in franchising or hotel management and an in‑depth understanding of the hospitality sector are…