Constantinos S. Gavriel has been appointed General Manager of Le Méridien Riyadh. Gavriel brings more than 30 years of international hospitality experience across luxury and lifestyle brands.
Gavriel’s appointment places an experienced hospitality leader at the helm of the Riyadh hotel. His professional background includes senior roles across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kazakhstan, Russia, Bangladesh and the United Kingdom.
Constantinos S. Gavriel’s hospitality experience
Gavriel has served as General Manager at Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts in Riyadh since August 2026. Before returning to Riyadh, he spent nine years as General Manager in Dhaka, South Asia, from June 2017 to June 2026.
Earlier, Gavriel held senior positions with Renaissance Hotels. He served as General Manager in Aktau, Kazakhstan, from December 2014 to May 2017. He previously worked as Director of Operations in Moscow from October 2011 to December 2014.
His career also includes several commercial and leadership roles in the Gulf. Gavriel served as Executive Assistant Manager in charge of Sales & Marketing at Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel in Abu Dhabi from September 2010 to August 2011. He also held the position of Vice President, Travel Division at SAB Holding in Jeddah from September 2009 to August 2010.
In addition, Gavriel previously worked with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts as Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing in Riyadh. He held the role from April 2007 to August 2009.
Le Méridien Riyadh leadership role
As General Manager, Gavriel will lead Le Méridien Riyadh. The appointment announcement highlights his experience, leadership and connection to the Le Méridien brand.
His earlier experience with Le Méridien also spans the United Kingdom. From October 2003 to December 2005, Gavriel served as Executive Assistant Manager and Director of Sales & Marketing in London.
The profile also identifies Gavriel as an international hotelier focused on luxury and lifestyle hospitality. His listed skills include hospitality, revenue analysis and resorts.
Gavriel holds a BSc (Hons) in International Hotel Management from London Metropolitan University. He completed the programme between 1989 and 1992.
Le Méridien Riyadh
Le Méridien Riyadh operates under the Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Marriott International.
The appointment brings Gavriel back to Saudi Arabia, where his previous leadership experience includes roles in Riyadh and Jeddah. His current role in Riyadh began in August 2026.
The announcement said Le Méridien Riyadh looks forward to the experience, leadership and vision Gavriel will bring to the hotel.
