Ahmed Ameen Recognized in Hozpitality's Best 30 Finance and Purchase Leaders Powerlist in the Middle East for 2025
At the helm of hospitality finance, Ahmed blends precision, resilience, and people-first leadership to achieve transformative results.
Hozpitality Group is proud to announce the inclusion of Ahmed Ameen, Director of Finance at The H Dubai, in Hozpitality's Best 30 Finance and Purchase Leaders Powerlist in the Middle East for 2025. With over 15 years of distinguished financial leadership in the hospitality industry, Ahmed Ameen exemplifies operational excellence, relentless compliance, and a commendable people-first approach to leadership. Since joining The H Dubai in 2019, and particularly in his current pivotal role as Cluster Director of Finance, he has played a critical part in strategically aligning financial initiatives with broader business goals to drive sustainable and impressive growth for the esteemed property.
In the past year alone, Ameen has delivered results that speak volumes about his impactful leadership: under his astute stewardship, The H Dubai achieved an exceptional internal audit score of 93%, while also recording zero financial write-offs for the second consecutive year — a rare and highly commendable feat in the dynamic hospitality sector. His hands-on approach to rigorous expense management directly contributed to the property’s best-ever financial performance in both the hotel and its commercial office tower throughout 2023 and 2024.
Beyond impressive financial metrics, Ahmed’s leadership is profoundly defined by his integrity, a dedication to mentorship, and a deep, nuanced understanding of holistic hotel operations. He has consistently demonstrated an ability to develop and empower high-performing finance teams, optimize complex financial systems, and institute proactive controls that significantly elevate financial clarity and accountability across the organization.
His comprehensive background spans diverse global operations across the Middle East, Europe, and the U.S., including senior and impactful roles with prominent entities such as Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC), Marriott International, and Husa Hotels. This rich and varied experience has equipped him with a truly diverse and strategic perspective on the intricate landscape of hospitality finance.
From his exceptionally strong work ethic to his relentless commitment to operational excellence, remarkable resilience under pressure, and visionary leadership, Ahmed Ameen consistently continues to shape and elevate the future of hospitality finance within the region and beyond.
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