Kempinski Al Khobar, a leading hotel in the Saudi Arabian city, has appointed Giuseppe Soccio as the property's new director of food and beverage (F&B).

With over of 13 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Soccio comes from a family involved in hospitality business in Italy.

He started his own career in 2004 in Four Seasons Milan after obtaining his Diploma in Hospitality Administration and Masters in F&B Management.

His career span has seen him take up numerous positions, from Mixologist to F&B Operation Manager, at five stars properties including Westin Palace Milan, Ritz Carlton Dubai DIFC and the Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach.

Soccio is also an executive member of the Italian Hotel Managers Association and partner of the Court of Master Sommelier & Cigar Connoisseurs. - TradeArabia News Service