Sarova Hotels appoints new Managing Director

The Board of Directors of Sarova Hotels, Resorts and Game Lodges, Kenya’s largest hospitality group, has announced the appointment of Mr. Jimi Kariuki as the group’s Managing Director with immediate effect.

Mr. Kariuki takes over from the late Jaideep S. (JS) Vohra, who passed away in an unfortunate road accident late last year.

Mr. Kariuki joined Sarova Hotels in 1992 as the Marketing Manager before taking over the role of the group’s Marketing and Sales Director in 1996. He is also currently a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.

“This is a very exciting challenge for me and I look forward to working closely with the Board of Directors and with our great team to continue with the delivery of our vision and of our promise to our Customers”, he said.

Mr. Kariuki holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from Huron University, South Dakota (USA), and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Graduate School of Business,University of Cape Town (South Africa).

The group’s Board Chairman, Mr. John Ngata Kariuki, said:

“Today we employ over 1,400 staff in our group. As we enter our 44th year in the hospitality industry in Kenya this year,this appointment ensures continuity and the stability of the business, following the tragic and untimely passing of Mr. Vohra”.

The new MD is also the current Chairman of the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB).