Steering Jumeirah’s global rise as a premier luxury hospitality brand.
About
Thomas B Meier at a glance
Thomas B. Meier, CEO of Jumeirah Group, brings over two decades of luxury hospitality leadership.
A graduate of École Hôtelière de Lausanne, he built his career across Asia before leading Raffles’ global operations. He later spearheaded flagship openings and integrations for Fairmont, Swissôtel, and Raffles, then served as SVP of Operations at Minor Hotels.
Now at Jumeirah, part of Dubai Holding, Meier is executing an ambitious global expansion strategy, aiming to double the brand’s portfolio by 2030. In 2024, he led Jumeirah’s high-profile entry into Africa while strengthening the leadership team.
With a sharp focus on business performance, acquisitions, and transformation, Meier drives Jumeirah’s rise as one of the world’s most sought-after luxury hospitality brands.
A graduate of École Hôtelière de Lausanne, he built his career across Asia before leading Raffles’ global operations. He later spearheaded flagship openings and integrations for Fairmont, Swissôtel, and Raffles, then served as SVP of Operations at Minor Hotels.
Now at Jumeirah, part of Dubai Holding, Meier is executing an ambitious global expansion strategy, aiming to double the brand’s portfolio by 2030. In 2024, he led Jumeirah’s high-profile entry into Africa while strengthening the leadership team.
With a sharp focus on business performance, acquisitions, and transformation, Meier drives Jumeirah’s rise as one of the world’s most sought-after luxury hospitality brands.
25+
Years in luxury hospitality
30+
Jumeirah properties worldwide
2024
Jumeirah’s expansion into Africa
Experience
Present
Jumeirah
CEO
Past
Minor Hotels
SVP Operations Asia
Raffles
VP Operations Global
Fairmont
VP Hotel Openings & Integration
Education
1992 -1995
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management