29 SEP - 1 OCT 2026
Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
Profile
Marc Dardenne
Chief Executive Officer
Modon Holding Hospitality
Marc Dardenne is a globally accomplished hotelier and CEO of Modon Hospitality. A graduate of the prestigious École Hôtelière de Lausanne, he built an international career with Grand Hyatt, Ritz-Carlton, and Emaar, where he created The Address Hotels & Resorts and launched Armani Hotels in Dubai and Milan. He later led Pontiac Land’s Patina Hotels brand and held senior leadership roles at Jumeirah Group and Accor Luxury Brands, overseeing iconic properties like Raffles Royal Monceau and The Savoy. Belgian-born and multilingual, Marc is passionate about travel, wellness, and philanthropy, and serves as a visiting professor at his alma mater.
See Marc Dardenne speak in the following sessions:
Tuesday 28 October