The CEO will step down to ‘pursue new interests.’

Olivier Harnisch, the CEO of Emaar Hospitality Group will be stepping down from his role. The timeline of his departure is still unknown.

Harnisch has been with the company for over two years and Chris Newman, COO, Emaar Hospitality Group, will now look after business operations.

An Emaar spokesperson said: “We can confirm that Olivier Harnisch is leaving Emaar Hospitality Group to pursue new interests. We thank him for his contribution to Emaar Hospitality Group and wish him the best in his future endeavours. Moving forward, Chris Newman, Chief Operating Officer of Emaar Hospitality Group, will handle business operations.”