Radisson Hotel Group has appointed Ramsay Rankoussi as Vice President and Head of Development for Africa and Turkey, and Daniel Trappler as Senior Director of Development for Sub-Sahara.

Based in Dubai, Rankoussi has been with the company for more than six years in various leadership positions, previously as VP of Development for Middle East, Turkey and French-speaking Africa.

Trappler was previously the VP of Transactions & Capital Markets at HTI Consulting, a niche, specialist hospitality, integrated resort, tourism and leisure-focused consulting company.

“This is a tremendous opportunity to further accelerate our growth in Africa and I am pleased to be surrounded by the best team,” said Rankoussi.

“The addition of Daniel to the team opens a new horizon where Radisson Hotel Group will be able to further assist our partners in debt and equity raising.”