With more than 17 years of experience in hospitality, media and marketing industries, Ozbay will oversee the marketing operations for Rixos The Palm Dubai, Rixos Bab Al Bahr and Rixos Premium Dubai, where he will be responsible for strategic development, brand activation as well as public relations and advertising.

Between 2009 – 2014, Ozbay worked for Rixos Hotels in the marketing and communications department and has also held senior roles at a marketing consultancy company and digital agencies across the Middle East.