Sofitel Dubai Downtown Names Sasindu Don as New Financial Controller
Sasindu has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality sector and is well-versed in finance.
Dubai, UAE – August 2024: Sofitel Dubai Downtown is proud to announce the strategic promotion of Sasindu Don to the role of Financial Controller. With an impressive career spanning over 15 years in the hospitality industry, Sasindu brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of financial expertise to this pivotal position. His nine-year tenure with Sofitel Dubai Downtown, highlighted by his outstanding performance in various high-impact financial roles, underscores his unwavering commitment to the brand and his exceptional leadership in driving financial excellence. This promotion is a testament to his strategic contributions and the significant value he has added to the hotel.
Sasindu began his journey with Sofitel Dubai Downtown in 2015 as an Income Auditor. Over the years, he advanced through critical roles such as General Accountant, Financial Accountant, and most recently, Finance Manager. His deep-rooted understanding of the hospitality industry, coupled with his advanced financial management skills, has been instrumental in optimizing financial operations and enhancing the hotel's profitability.
With his extensive experience in financial management within the Sofitel brand, Sasindu is strategically positioned to lead the financial strategy and operations of the hotel. His appointment marks a key milestone in his career and reinforces the confidence the leadership team has in his capabilities.
Commenting on his new role, Don stated, "I am deeply honoured by this opportunity and excited to continue contributing to the success of Sofitel Dubai Downtown. I look forward to leading the financial team in achieving new heights of excellence." The hotel’s General Manager, Mohamed Hawwam, expressed confidence in Sasindu’s capabilities, noting, “Sasindu’s exceptional skill set, visionary approach, and robust leadership qualities make him an invaluable asset to our team of HeartistsÓ. His ability to drive innovation and achieve exceptional financial results distinctly sets him apart. This promotion reflects his dedication and the significant contributions he has made over the years.”
Sasindu's appointment as Financial Controller comes at a time of ongoing success for Sofitel Dubai Downtown. The entire team is confident that his leadership will further enhance the financial management and operational efficiency of the hotel.
About Sofitel Dubai Downtown
The French elegance in the heart of the iconic downtown Dubai. Apart from the immediate proximity to the Dubai mall and Burj Khalifa, the hotel is a few minutes away from Dubai arena, Dubai opera, city walk and also offers shuttle bus service to kite beach, la Mer beach, the mall of the emirates and other destinations. The hotel offers an exceptional setting for business, leisure and exploration within the new and old Dubai. Welcome to the finer side of sophistication where you can step into a world of refined European heritage linked to a local culture, elegance and seamless luxury.
Each Sofitel draws inspiration from local culture and tradition while celebrating innovation and the French art de vivre to offer a one-of-a-kind, luxurious hotel experience. From design details to exhibitions and events, discover what makes our hotel so unique. Sofitel Dubai downtown has been recognized as the ‘Best Business Hotel in Dubai’ at the BTME awards 2022, Best Leisure Hotel 2023, Best Luxury Hotel 2023, and the prestigious RiiSE Award 2023, among others.
About Sofitel
A pioneer of French luxury hospitality since 1964, Sofitel today embodies heartfelt and committed luxury with a French zest. A seamless blend of the richness of each local culture and the French joie de vivre, the brand delights travelers who appreciate delicacy and subtle refinement, offering them heartfelt and authentic service. At Sofitel, beauty is in the details: life's simple pleasures such as gastronomy and sleep are art forms for an incomparable experience. Sofitel now boasts more than 120 hotels, all elegant and unique, in the world's most sought-after destinations. Among its most remarkable properties: Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opera, Sofitel London St James, Sofitel Dubai Downtown, Sofitel Mexico City Reforma and Sofitel Ambassador Seoul. The brand also offers a selection of heritage luxury hotels under the Sofitel Legend banner, renowned for their timeless elegance and fascinating history, such as Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan, Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena and Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.
Sofitel is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,500 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.
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About Accor
Accor is a world-leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,200 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries. The group has one of the industry’s most diverse and fully-integrated hospitality ecosystems encompassing more than 40 luxury, premium, midscale and economy hotel brands, entertainment and nightlife venues, restaurants and bars, branded private residences, shared accommodation properties, concierge services, co-working spaces and more. Accor’s unmatched position in lifestyle hospitality – one of the fastest growing categories in the industry – is led by Ennismore, a creative hospitality company with a global portfolio of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. Accor boasts an unrivalled portfolio of distinctive brands and approximately 260,000 team members worldwide. 68 million members benefit from the company’s comprehensive loyalty program – ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a daily lifestyle companion that provides access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences. Through its Accor Solidarity, RiiSE and ALL Heartist Fund initiatives, the Group is focused on driving positive action through business ethics, responsible tourism, environmental sustainability, community engagement, diversity and inclusivity. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information visit group.accor.com, or follow Accor on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
