Mondrian Doha proudly announces the appointment of Kemal Bayik as its new General Manager, bringing over 20 years of global luxury and lifestyle hospitality experience across some of the industry’s most iconic brands and properties.
Kemal’s career foundations were built within brands like Four Seasons, Raffles, Six Senses, W, LXR and Kempinski with leadership roles in Baku, Istanbul, Bodrum and Doha, where he drove repositioning, post-renovation strategies, openings and consistent STR market performances.
In his latest assignment in Bodrum, under his leadership, the LXR earned Forbes Four Star ratings in 2024 and 2025, listings in the Michelin Guide and Gault & Millau, and climbed the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards rankings from 23rd in 2023 to 14th in 2024 in Europe.
His return to Doha carries special meaning, not only as the city where he previously led transformative strategies, but also as a place that holds deep personal resonance for him and his family. Kemal has long admired Doha’s bold vision and global ambition, making this appointment a natural continuation of his journey with the city’s evolving luxury landscape.
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A graduate of Bilkent University with a BA in Hospitality Management and holding an MBA in International Business from Lynn University (USA), Kemal is known for his dynamic leadership style, team-building focus, and creative approach to problem solving.
Kemal’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Mondrian Doha as it continues to strengthen its position as one of Qatar’s most distinctive luxury lifestyle destinations.
Mondrian Hotels
2025-09-17 00:46:00