Mr. Berberoglu is an accomplished hotelier with extensive global experience in the hospitality industry. As a second-generation hotelier, his career is rooted in the legacy of his father, who opened one of the first resorts in Antalya, Turkey, in the 1970s.
Mr. Berberoglu is an alumnus of the prestigious Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne, graduating in 1995.He has held senior executive positions with leading global hospitality brands, including CEO of Rixos Hotels, and Senior Vice President of Operations for Kempinski’s India, Middle East, and Africa regions. Mr. Berberoglu also led the renowned Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, overseeing one of the world’s most luxurious and iconic hotels. Earlier in his career, he held key roles with InterContinental Hotels Group in Miami, Chicago, and Puerto Rico.