Profile

David Vely

Vice President Development, Middle East, Africa & India
Club Med

David brings 25 years track record in the hospitality industry with extensive experience in strategy, asset management, and development. David's strong financial and analytical background complements his cross-cultural negotiation skills acquired by closing deals across Europe, Africa, India, Turkey, and the Middle East. David has extensive experience both in Mergers and Acquisitions and organic development, from luxury to midscale and economy, from business hotels to integrated resorts and mixed-use developments, with several leading International groups (Starwood, Accor, Whitbread, MGM, and Club Med). Since 2016, David serves as Vice President Development and Asset - Middle East and Africa for Club Med, focusing on developing all-inclusive premium resorts for families and active couples. David is based in Club Med's Paris office. Prior to that position, he was based in Dubai for 12 years. David has a Masters in Business Administration from the J. L. Kellogg School of Management -Northwestern University, USA. He is also a graduate with a degree in Engineering from Grande Ecole D’Ingenieurs Paris-Laval (ESIEA), France.