Ajaz Sheikh

Ajaz Sheikh serves as the Group Chief Executive Officer and Chief Executive Officer & Board Member at The Arts Club Dubai since January 2019, playing a pivotal role in the club's opening in 2020 after two years of design and build. Prior to this, Ajaz occupied various leadership positions at Zuma from January 2010 to December 2018, where responsibilities included global operations and restaurant development, notably launching Zuma Bodrum in Turkey and refurbishing Zuma Hong Kong. Ajaz's extensive hospitality expertise also includes key roles in prominent establishments such as The Lanesborough, Conrad Chelsea Harbour, and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, where significant achievements included earning Michelin Star recognition and enhancing food and beverage operations. Educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Administration from Southern New Hampshire University and a Diploma in Hospitality Operations and Management from Les Roches.