Profile

Jordi Sanchís

Senior Development Director of Middle East
Meliá Hotels

Jordi Sanchís Bayón is the **Senior Development Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Meliá Hotels International**, based in **Riyadh, Saudi Arabia**. After nine years leading Meliá’s expansion across Europe—opening new markets such as Albania, Montenegro, and Malta—he now drives the group’s growth in the region, with a strong focus on Saudi Arabia and a robust development pipeline. His career combines strategic vision, operational expertise, and strong negotiation skills, making him a key figure in international hotel development and in building partnerships with sovereign funds and private groups across the Gulf.