Hearn has more than 17 years of experience working in luxury hospitality and has recently returned to The Ritz-Carlton brand following a three year period as director of sales at the Sheraton Mall of the Emirates property in Dubai.

He is now responsible for directing and developing the overall commercial marketing and sales strategies of The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert and The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach.

Hearn brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the brand where his experience in hospitality ranges from corporate business hotels to five-star luxury destination resorts.

Previously with The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel and Spa and The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai in JBR, the team under his leadership, successfully sustained the hotel’s performance and position as a leading luxury resorts whilst reinforcing the positioning of the properties as the hub for large events, conferences and destination weddings. He also spent time at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in Dubai looking after regional sales.