Samer I. abu Ayash

Samer I. Abu Ayash is a seasoned executive in the real estate and hospitality sectors, currently serving as Board Member & President of Development for Europe at Fort Partners since January 2020 and as Owner & CEO of QHA. Prior to this, Samer held the position of Chief Hospitality Projects Officer at Dubai Holding, where significant renovations of major properties including the Jumeirah Beach Hotel were successfully completed. With extensive experience at Kingdom Hotel Investments, Samer managed over 30 properties and delivered $750 million in new projects while serving as Executive Vice President and holding various leadership roles within design and construction. Educational qualifications include an MSc in Civil/Environmental Engineering from Imperial College London and a BEng in Civil Engineering from the American University of Beirut.