Sultan Bader Al-Otaibi, CEO of Dur Hospitality, is an inspirational visionary and impactful leader within the Middle East’s hospitality industry, with a proven track record of excellence in finance and asset management.

With more than 20 years’ experience in various managerial and leadership roles at Dur Hospitality, Al-Otaibi has stood out for his numerous achievements. Having formerly held the position of vice president of property and assets, he demonstrated his far-sighted strategic planning and astute decision-making by maximizing the returns of the company’s real estate asset portfolio.

As general manager of Makarem Hospitality Group, Al-Otaibi oversaw the overall management of the group’s properties (hotels and resorts) to guarantee seamless operations, harnessing his organizational and team management skills to oversee world-class hospitality standards.

Recognized for his accomplishments in the industry, Al-Otaibi formerly ranked 25th on the Hotelier Middle East Magazine Power 50 list. He is also known for his active participation and contributions as a member of the tourism committee at the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce.

Al-Otaibi has been distinguished as a successful and influential figure at Dur Hospitality for his outstanding capabilities and vast experience in the field, leading by example and steering the company to new heights to achieve the strategic objectives of the company in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

Driven by his passion for the hospitality industry, Al-Otaibi enriched his background in the field by undertaking a master’s degree in international hospitality management from the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, after receiving a bachelor’s degree in accounting from King Saud University. In pursuit of higher education, he continued to study at Cornell University, an Ivy League research university in Ithaca, New York.