Ynon Kreiz will serve as co-CEO of Skydance after its planned merger, giving David Ellison a governing partner for the combined company.
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Thomas B Meier became Jumeirah's permanent chief executive in January 2025 after joining the company as chief operating officer in 2021. He now oversees 29 properties across 11 countries and is steering the luxury hotel group toward a curated portfolio of about 50 properties by 2030.
2:22 AMBreaking Travel NewsGautam Kumra, McKinsey's Asia chairman, studied the qualities associated with the region's strongest owner-CEOs.
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David Ellison just brought in a co-CEO to run his new empire: Meet Ynon Kreiz
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Ynon Kreiz will serve as co-CEO of Skydance after its planned merger, giving David Ellison a governing partner for the combined company.
The appointment resolves a central leadership question before the merger closes: Ellison will not run
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The merger's execution will depend on whether two co-CEOs can share power without slowing strategic decisions.
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Top Middle East leaders - Thomas B Meier Jumeirah
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Thomas B Meier became Jumeirah's permanent chief executive in January 2025 after joining the company as chief operating officer in 2021. He now oversees 29 properties across 11 countries and is steering the luxury hotel group toward a curated portfolio of about 50 properties by 2030.
Jumeirah is shifting from a Dubai-led identity toward a more globally balanced luxury brand. Meier's
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Jumeirah's next phase will show whether a regionally iconic hotel brand can scale globally without diluting its luxury positioning.
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Top McKinsey executive reveals Asian owner-CEOs' secrets to success
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Gautam Kumra, McKinsey's Asia chairman, studied the qualities associated with the region's strongest owner-CEOs.
The research treats owner-CEO performance as a distinct leadership question rather than assuming ownership alone
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The findings could give family and founder-led businesses a clearer framework for choosing and developing their next leaders.
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