Jumeirah Group, a Dubai-based global luxury hotel company, has appointed Paul Skinner as director of operations at Jumeirah Carlton Tower, the 216-room hotel situated in London’s Knightsbridge.

Skinner returns to Jumeirah Carlton Tower after a 10 year hiatus, having previously been director of food and Beverage at the hotel from 2003 to 2006. He brings with him a wealth of luxury hospitality experience gathered during his 27-year career in the industry.

His most recent role was director of rooms at The Langham, London, a position he took on in May 2014 having joined the hotel as director of food and beverage in November 2009. Prior to that, he held senior food and beverage management roles at properties including The Balmoral, The Conrad London and The Athenaeum Hotel and Apartments.

Reporting to general manager Katie Benson, Skinner will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the hotel front- and back-of-house operations. Katie said: “I am delighted to welcome Paul back to the Jumeirah Carlton Tower. His outstanding hospitality experience will be invaluable in helping us to build on our reputation for delivering world-class service and exceptional guest experiences in London’s most fashionable neighbourhood.” - TradeArabia News Service