THE MIDDLE EAST’S

73. Alison Grinnell
Company: RAK Hospitality Holding (RAKHH)
Designation: CEO
Nationality: British
Residence: U.A.E.
Category: Hotels & Resorts
Grinnell has been with RAKHH since 2016, initially serving as the chief financial officer before assuming her current role in 2019. The group’s current portfolio comprises four luxury properties with a combined inventory of 845 rooms, suites, and villas. In 2024, RAK Leisure, a subsidiary of RAKHH, partnered with the RIKAS Hospitality Group to launch a grill and fire-themed dining concept at Jebel Jais. Grinnell previously worked for PwC for nearly 15 years.