Imad Tarazi Recognized in Hozpitality's Best 30 Finance and Purchase Leaders Powerlist in the Middle East for 2025
Transformative finance leader Imad drives operational excellence and profitability at Sheraton Dubai Creek.
Hozpitality Group is proud to announce the inclusion of Imad Tarazi, Director of Finance at Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers, in Hozpitality's Best 30 Finance and Purchase Leaders Powerlist in the Middle East for 2025.
With over 25 years of global financial leadership, including more than 15 years at the helm of senior management roles, Imad Tarazi is a seasoned finance professional recognized for his strategic insight, operational excellence, and transformative leadership in hospitality finance. Currently serving as Director of Finance at Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers, Imad plays a pivotal role in driving the hotel’s financial performance, meticulously aligning operational goals with strategic business objectives, and maintaining robust relationships with all key stakeholders, owners, and corporate partners.
Imad's distinguished career spans key markets such as the UK, UAE, Jordan, and Australia, having worked across major and reputable brands like Le Meridien, Kempinski, and Millennium & Copthorne. This diverse international experience has honed his expertise, particularly in critical areas such as comprehensive business planning, stringent budgetary control, seamless ERP system implementation, and the vital development of high-performing finance teams. He is widely known for his exceptional ability to motivate and educate teams across various departments on the profound impacts of profitability, thereby ensuring cross-departmental collaboration that consistently elevates both guest satisfaction and overall financial success.
As a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) from Australia with impressive postgraduate qualifications from Macquarie University, Imad’s approach to finance is firmly grounded in global best practices and a relentless commitment to continuous professional development.
His dedication to excellence, strict adherence to compliance standards, and innovative mindset have collectively positioned him as a trusted and influential leader and a driving force behind the sustained financial success of one of Dubai’s most iconic hospitality landmarks.
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