Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide have announced the appointment of Barry Curran to the position of Area Manager Nigeria and general manager, Sheraton Lagos Hotel.
In his position, he will report to Hassan Ahdab, vice president, regional director, Africa & Indian Ocean.
Prior to this appointment, Curran was area manager, Cairo Hotels based at Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa in Egypt, a position he had held since 2012.
The Irish by birth and educated at Shannon College of Hotel Management and Cornell University, started with Starwood Hotels & Resorts in 2005 as general manager at Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa.
He has over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has filled various management positions in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Guyana and Egypt.
The new Area General Manager has consistently led the competitive set in terms of generated revenue and profitability in the following roles; complex manager, Le Meridien Hotels Egypt 2001-2004, area manager, Starwood Resorts Egypt 2005-2012, area manager, Starwood Hotels Cairo2012 -2013.
He has to his credit a proven track record in coaching and developing high performance teams and individuals, a number of which have been promoted to general manager and area roles. Barry also has a history of strong owner, staff and guest relations.
Curran recently oversaw the opening of two new hotels in Egypt; Le Meridien Dahab and Le Meridien Cairo Airport.
He is happily married with two children and is a lover of golf, tennis, rugby and skiing.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts congratulates him on his appointment, and wishes him success in his new role.
