Profile

Jordi Sanchís

Senior Development Director of Middle East
Melia Hotels International

Jordi Sanchís is a hospitality and real estate development executive currently leading the expansion of Meliá Hotels International in the Middle East from Riyadh. With extensive international experience, he has been responsible for identifying, structuring, and negotiating hotel and branded residential projects across Europe and the Gulf region. Before relocating to Saudi Arabia, Jordi spent nearly a decade driving the growth of Meliá in several European markets, opening new destinations and establishing the company’s presence in countries such as Italy, Albania, Montenegro, Malta, Portugal, and Spain. Since 2022, he has focused on accelerating the company’s development in the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia, where he manages a growing pipeline of projects and strategic partnerships. His work combines hotel development, investment structuring, and brand expansion, collaborating with investors, developers, and institutions on large-scale hospitality and mixed-use projects. Alongside his professional career, Jordi is also pursuing studies in law and business, reflecting his interest in the legal, financial, and strategic aspects of international development.