THE MIDDLE EAST’S

89. Raj Rana

Company: Citymax Hotels and Foodmark
Designation: CEO
Nationality: American
Sector: Hotels and Resorts

Rana oversees eight Citymax hotels in MENA with 2,182 keys. Established in 2010, Citymax is a subsidiary of the Landmark Group. In 2022, the Citymax Hotels portfolio recorded an average occupancy of 92%. The group launched a sustainability program that has been implemented across all properties focused on creating a cleaner and greener environment, resulting in lowered cost and carbon footprint. Rana has 38 years of industry experience and previously worked at the Radisson Hotel Group. He also oversees Foodmark’s varied restaurant portfolio.