Corinthia Hotels has announced the appointment of Mohammed Wazir as General Manager of Corinthia Gewan Island Qatar, a landmark project set to be the first hotel for the brand in the region, with a scheduled opening in early 2027.
A respected hospitality leader with more than two decades of international experience, Mohammed brings a distinguished track record across luxury hotel operations, iconic openings and brand development in some of the world’s most competitive markets. He is recognised for his strategic approach, people-centred leadership style and ability to deliver sustained commercial and operational performance.
Mohammed returns to Corinthia Hotels following senior general management roles with leading international hospitality groups, including Anantara and Habitas. He has led award-winning destination properties such as Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara and Our Habitas Ras Abrouq, consistently elevating guest experience, strengthening brand positioning and driving strong market results.
A defining chapter in Mohammed’s career was his involvement in the opening of Corinthia London, a pioneering hotel for both the brand and the city, where he served as Executive Assistant Manager. As a member of the opening leadership team, he played a key role in establishing the hotel’s operational culture, service philosophy and long-term positioning, contributing to its status as a global flagship for the Corinthia brand.
During his previous tenure with Corinthia Hotels Mohammed held operational roles across five Corinthia properties, Corinthia Prague, Corinthia St Petersburg, Corinthia London, St Georges Bay, Corinthia St George’s Bay Malta and Corinthia Tripoli, giving him rare, in-depth understanding of the brand across diverse markets and stages of operation. Having played a formative role in the opening and establishment of many within Corinthia’s portfolio, he now returns to the brand to lead a defining milestone, the launch of Corinthia’s first hotel in the GCC.
In his role as General Manager, Mohammed will lead the pre-opening phase and full operational launch of Corinthia Gewan Island Qatar, overseeing all aspects of strategy, operations and brand delivery. His appointment reflects Corinthia’s commitment to placing seasoned leadership with deep brand heritage at the helm of its most significant developments.
Nestled in Gewan Island, the luxury destination will be developed as a contemporary expression of Corinthia’s heritage, combining refined design, exceptional service, and a strong sense of place. Corinthia Gewan Island Qatar will mark the brand’s debut in the GCC and a significant step in its global expansion, alongside Corinthia Dubai, which is set to open in 2030.
