Nada Sheshtawi Recognized in Hozpitality's Best 30 Women Leaders in the Middle East 2025
Chief Commercial Officer of Rotana Group Celebrated for Transformative Leadership and Unprecedented Portfolio Growth.
Nada Sheshtawi, Chief Commercial Officer at Rotana Group, has been honored in Hozpitality's Best 30 Women Leaders in the Middle East 2025 for her transformative leadership and profound impact on the regional hospitality landscape. Beginning her career as a sixteen-year-old intern, Nada's nearly three-decade journey through iconic brands like Starwood, Ritz-Carlton, Wyndham, Swissôtel, Mövenpick, and Taj has culminated in her role as a visionary C-suite executive steering Rotana's commercial future.
Since assuming her position in early 2025, Nada has unified Rotana's commercial functions—sales, brand, digital, and revenue management—under one ambitious strategy. This integrated approach has propelled the group's 82-hotel portfolio to record-breaking performance, driving substantial year-on-year growth in occupancy, RevPAR, and brand visibility. Her strategic clarity has deepened Rotana's presence across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye, while fueling an ambitious pipeline of over 30 new properties in key markets.
Beyond commercial success, Nada's legacy is defined by her advocacy for inclusive leadership. She spearheaded Rotana’s groundbreaking #SheRise initiative, empowering over ninety women leaders through targeted mentoring and professional growth events. Her entrepreneurial spirit, honed through her own successful consultancy, complements her corporate acumen, making her a leader uniquely adept at navigating both corporate complexity and market agility. Nada Sheshtawi’s journey from intern to influential CCO is a powerful narrative of ambition, strategic brilliance, and a commitment to building an industry that thrives on inclusivity and excellence.
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