TAIBA, the leading Saudi company in the hospitality sector, announced the appointment of Mr. Tareq Derbas as Vice President of Hospitality Operations. This appointment reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team and advancing its long-term growth strategy, in line with the evolving tourism and hospitality landscape in the Kingdom.
Mr. Derbas brings more than three decades of distinguished experience in luxury hospitality across the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, and Oman.
Throughout his career, Mr. Derbas has held senior leadership positions with renowned global brands, including The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and Four Seasons, where he successfully led flagship properties and multiple hotel portfolios.
Before joining TAIBA, Mr. Derbas served as Area General Manager at FAENA Hotels in Saudi Arabia and as a Board Member of the Jordan Tourism Board. His professional journey also includes key leadership roles at iconic properties such as Burj Al Arab, further reinforcing his deep operational expertise and strong understanding of the regional market.
Mr. Derbas is known for his results-driven leadership style and his ability to enhance operational excellence, elevate guest experiences, and build high-performing management teams. His extensive experience in property repositioning and portfolio optimization has consistently contributed to achieving strong commercial and financial results.
In his new role at TAIBA, Mr. Derbas will lead the hospitality operations, oversee performance across the company’s portfolio, support expansion initiatives, and ensure the consistent delivery of world-class service standards. He will also play a key role in strengthening TAIBA’s position as a leading hospitality platform in the Kingdom.
On this occasion, Mr. Derbas stated: “I am honored to join TAIBA at this important stage of its journey, and I look forward to working with the team to enhance operational performance, strengthen our brands, and deliver exceptional experiences for our guests”.
It is worth noting that TAIBA is keen to attract outstanding talent as part of its strategy to achieve operational excellence, create sustainable value, and reinforce its leading position in the Saudi hospitality sector.
