Chadi Hauch

Regional Vice President, Lodging Development – Middle East
Marriott International

Chadi Hauch is the Regional Vice President Lodging Development for Marriott International in the Middle East. Chadi is responsible for the growth of Marriott’s portfolio of brands through new hotels and conversions. Chadi has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry covering hotel operations, hotel real estate consultancy, development, finance and investments. In his current role, Chadi leads and oversees a team of development experts in the Middle East who are committed to growing Marriott International’s footprint and further strengthening the company’s position as the world’s largest travel company. Chadi joined Marriott Development team in 2013 and over his tenure was responsible for the growth of Marriott’s portfolio in several territories across Middle East and Africa. Prior to joining Marriott, Chadi spent 4 years with Jones Lang LaSalle based in Dubai providing advisory services to private and institutional investors across the Middle East and Africa region, and another 5 years within the hotel sector in Lebanon and France. Chadi holds an MBA in International Hospitality Management with a major in Real Estate Finance and Asset Management from IMHI-ESSEC Business School in Paris. Originally from Lebanon, he speaks fluent Arabic, English and French.