29 SEP - 1 OCT 2026
Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
Profile
Patrick Coodien
Director
QE2 Hospitality Academy
Naden possesses a highly dynamic personality and has been successfully building his business model in the Middle East over the last 23 years. Originally from Mauritius, Naden also has French and Swiss citizenship that’s make him a global entrepreneur. He holds a degree in Hotel & Hospitality Management from Switzerland and has built over the years an established name in the hospitality sector at large. Equipped with excellent business relationship through his refined skills in hospitality and his expertise in finance and business development conceptualization. Currently the director of the iconic masterpiece of the QE2 academy, located in Mina Rashid Dubai Marina. QE2 academy arrichh heritage, a dubai government initiative to support the fast growing Toursim sector in the region. Naden palys a key role and masterminding this game changing project, shaping the global cruise line indsurty. Highly trained, multi skilled, experienced and astute in every aspect of hotels, resorts and food and beverage facilities operations, development and asset management. Naden has been able to leverage his brand in a competitive market. The charismatic leadership qualities, along with his affluent networking capabilities in the market has led to the successful growth of his many business ventures in the Middle East and the global marketplace. Awarded CEO of the year 2018 in UAE outstanding performance in the development of Travel & Tourism industry. With that positive determination, Naden has a sustainable mission to provide tailor made and turnkey solutions to mark the hotel industry in the coming years. Board member of YU Lounge, Member of Swiss business council, member of French business council, Member of CEO Global network
See Patrick Coodien speak in the following sessions:
Tuesday 28 October