Ashraf El Zahed

Ashraf El Zahed is a seasoned hospitality marketing professional currently serving as the Chief Marketing Officer for Red Sea Global Hospitality since April 2024. Prior to this role, Ashraf held the position of Chief Marketing Officer at ORA Hospitality, where responsibilities included developing brand strategy and optimizing distribution for growth in various regions. Additionally, Ashraf operated a consultancy focused on hospitality marketing. With a robust background at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Ashraf progressed through various senior marketing roles, including Vice President of Hotel Marketing for EMEA and Regional Director of Marketing for the GCC. Ashraf began the career in sales and marketing at both InterContinental Hotels Group and Marketeers, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management from Helwan University Cairo.