Ansell joined Hyatt in 1996 as director of F&B at Hyatt Regency Riyadh before assuming his current position in April 2024. In January 2025, a Hyatt affiliate entered into a management agreement with the Royal Commission for AlUla for Hyatt Place AlUla, which is set to open in 2026. Ansell previously held general manager roles at several Hyatt hotels in Russia and Eastern Europe.