Building towards the Learning & Development function
ORA Hospitality, the luxury hospitality group founded by ORA Developers, has announced the appointment of Donia Gharib as Corporate Director of Learning & Development. Based in Dubai, she took up the role in August 2026 and will be responsible for shaping the group’s training strategy at a corporate level.
Her mandate is to establish the frameworks, systems and standards needed to support a growing portfolio, while embedding a learning culture aligned with ORA Hospitality’s vision and business objectives.
A career built within major international groups
A Mass Communication graduate of Ain Shams University (2008–2012), Donia Gharib began her hospitality career in 2013 as Training Coordinator at Novotel Cairo Airport. She was promoted to Learning and Development Manager in 2015, before joining Accor in 2018 as Learning and Guest Experience Manager in Egypt.
In January 2022, she took on the role of Learning & Quality Manager for Accor in Egypt, marking close to a decade with the French group at that point. This period saw her build recognised expertise in rolling out training programmes and supporting service culture across a multi-brand portfolio.
An expanding trajectory at Four Seasons, from Cairo to Dubai
In May 2023, Donia Gharib joined Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in Cairo as Learning and Development Manager. Her career progressed further from August 2025, when she was appointed Senior Learning and Development Manager for the Dubai Collection, overseeing training across several of the group’s properties in the United Arab Emirates.
This internal progression, from Cairo to Dubai, reflects a broader pattern that Four Seasons encourages across its organisation, as seen in the group’s recent internal appointments in Nevis, Los Angeles and Anguilla.
Strengthened leadership at ORA Hospitality
The appointment of Donia Gharib comes a few months after that of Vincenzo Falcone as Chief Executive Officer of ORA Hospitality, effective since April 2026. The group, which describes itself as a creator of distinctive destinations rooted in art, architecture and a sense of place, continues to strengthen its leadership team at a pivotal moment in its growth.
Positioned in the ultra-luxury segment and focused on rolling out a portfolio of differentiated destinations, ORA Hospitality is placing training and talent development among the stated priorities of its new leadership.
👀 At a Glance by The Hospitality Tribune
Donia Gharib appointed Corporate Director of Learning & Development at ORA Hospitality
Based in Dubai, UAE, effective August 2026
13 years of hospitality Learning & Development experience
Career built across Accor and Four Seasons, between Cairo and Dubai
Most recently Senior Learning and Development Manager, Four Seasons Dubai Collection
Appointment follows Vincenzo Falcone’s arrival as CEO in April 2026
