Seeking senior leadership roles in IT, Enterprise Applications, Digital Transformation, PMO and Technology Delivery, particularly within hospitality, travel and technology. Open to UAE, remote and international opportunities.
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Loubna Drissi
@loubnadrissi
I lead hospitality technology transformation, PMO governance, and multi-country delivery.
United Arab EmiratesWhat I'm looking for
I've led hospitality technology transformation and delivery across 40+ countries, including 15 years at Accor. Most recently at ACT, I built the Hotels PMO and delivery governance from the ground up while governing a live portfolio of 127 technology projects across MEA.
At Accor, I led the first global Opera Cloud PMS deployment and scaled adoption to 73% regional coverage. My experience connects hotel operations, enterprise platforms, commercial commitments, change adoption, and executive governance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
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Head of Global Hotels PMO & Delivery
Advanced Computer Technology (ACT)
Sep 2025 - Sep 2026 (1 year)
Established PMO governance framework from the ground up, standardizing project controls and executive reporting. Governed a live 127-project technology portfolio across MEA, converting commercial commitments into structured delivery roadmaps.
Led regional technology transformation across 40+ countries, connecting global strategy with executable deployment plans. Led Accor's first global Opera Cloud PMS deployment, scaling adoption to 73% regional coverage by early 2025.
Led multi-market digital onboarding and transformation programmes across MEA, coordinating CRS configuration, distribution, and operational readiness. Designed and delivered a regional change and capability programme for 2,500+ hotel associates across 23 countries.
Led hotel visibility, data-quality and distribution transformation across multiple markets. Managed TARS, Opera and FOLS rollouts and piloted emerging guest and payment technologies.
Led Front Office, Housekeeping, Guest Relations and revenue strategy, grounding later technology leadership in direct 24/7 operational accountability. Grew weekend leisure room nights from 1,200 to 16,000+ annually.
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Market Director & Founder
BookingWay.com
Jan 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 11 months)
Founded and led a hotel booking platform, focusing on commercial strategy, hotel partnerships, and digital go-to-market.
CA
Executive Multi-Hotels & Hotel Opening Manager
Citéa SA / Adagio
Jan 2004 - Dec 2009 (5 years 11 months)
Managed multi-site operations and aparthotel openings across France.
NG
Assistant Marketing Manager
Naggar Travel Group
Jan 2002 - Dec 2004 (2 years 11 months)
Assisted in marketing management for a travel group.
NC
Front Office Manager
Nabila Tours & Cruises
Jan 1998 - Dec 2002 (4 years 11 months)
Managed front office, guest experience, and revenue-cycle operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The American University in Cairo
Master's, Hospitality Administration and Management
1999 - 2001
Pursued a Master's degree in Hospitality Administration and Management.
Cairo University
Bachelor's, Hotel and Restaurant Management
1994 - 1998
Grade: with Distinction
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management with Distinction.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
United Arab EmiratesAuthorized to work in
FranceSalary expectations
40k-60k USD
Social media
Skills
Portfolio GovernanceDelivery GovernanceTransformation RoadmapsResource ManagementCapacity PlanningRisk ManagementIssue ManagementDependency ManagementCommercial GovernanceFinancial TrackingVendor ManagementPartnership ManagementExecutive ReportingCloud TransformationERPSystem IntegrationChange ManagementTrainingOpera Cloud PMSOracle SimphonyMicrosTARSCRSInfor SunsystemsOracle Material ControlPayment GatewaysGuest Experience PlatformsLoyalty PlatformsAPIsOHIPOPIIdeasDuetto
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