Liji Chacko will handle financial and strategic planning, P&L and cash flow management

Dubai, UAE – Copthorne Hotel Dubai, the popular hotel located in Port Saeed in Deira, has announced the appointment of Mr.  Liji Chacko as the hotel’s new Director of Finance and Business Support.

Bringing more than two decades of experience in finance, accounts and general administration, Liji will provide guidance on all plans, targets and business drivers and also ensure timely closing and reporting of accounts and financial statements of the property.

Holding a master’s degree in Commerce, Liji started his hospitality career as Chief Accountant at Millennium Airport Hotel in 1994, overseeing the entire accounts and finance-related functions of the property before rising to the role of Director of Finance and Business Support at Copthorne Hotel Dubai this year.

Glenn Nobbs, General Manager of Copthorne Hotel Dubai said: “We are delighted to welcome Mr Liji Chacko to our team. Liji has been part of the Millennium family since 2003 when Millennium & Copthorne took over the management of our sister hotel, Millennium Airport Hotel. With his solid years of experience in finance and accounts, he will play a vital role in developing the business strategy across all areas of the property.”

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About Millennium & Copthorne, Middle East and Africa
Millennium Hotels and Resorts is a dynamic, global hotel company, which owns, asset manages and operates over 130 hotels worldwide. With almost 40,000 rooms and a portfolio of brands; including Biltmore, Grand Millennium, Millennium, Millennium Place, M Hotel, Copthorne, Agarwood, Kingsgate, Millennium Executive Apartments and Studio M, that serve different market segments, representing quality and value in every class.

Currently operating 32 hotels in the Middle East and Africa, the Group has an extensive expansion strategy in place, with 40 hotels in the pipeline. Each property in the region is unique, catering to the varying tastes and needs of the international business and leisure traveller but with a consistent promise to provide a first class service and a rewarding experience for guests. Millennium Hotels and Resorts is committed to differentiating itself by embracing the true spirit of diverse traditions, with a sincere respect to historical heritage and local culture.

With the motto “More than Meets the Eye”, Millennium & Copthorne is committed to a customer-centric philosophy and complete guest satisfaction.

For more information, please visit www.millenniumhotels.com  

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