Our Leadership Team

A collective of seasoned hospitality professionals shaping transformative experiences across the region.

Experience. Insight. Excellence.

The strength of HUK Hospitality lies in its leadership. Our team brings decades of regional and international experience across hotel management, operations, financial strategy, human resources, and F&B development. Together, we empower owners, investors, and hospitality brands to achieve operational excellence, commercial success, and long-term value.

Habib Khan
Chief Executive Officer
Khan is not just the founder of HUK Hotel Management & Hospitality, he is it’s foundation. Having worked in senior leadership roles with Hyatt International and Starwood Hotels, he has a legacy of building successful operations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand encompassing Southeast Asian countries, spanning the full hospitality value chain.
Farhan Zafar
Director Commercial
Farhan Zafar is a commercial leader in the Middle East’s hospitality sector, specializing in transforming underperforming assets into high-value, revenue-driven operations. As a Commercial Director, he leads sales, revenue strategy, strategic marketing, and investor-focused acquisitions, guided by a deep understanding of regional market dynamics and commercial performance.
Hisham Aurangzeb
Director Of Human Resource
Experienced HR professional with 13+ years across the Middle East and Saudi Arabia. Backed by an MBA, Computer Science degree, and CIPD UK certification, Hisham Aurangzeb makes use of strategic HR with tech-driven solutions to boost performance, engagement, and business growth.
Thomas Prado
VP Finance

Thomas Prado is a seasoned finance leader with 35+ years in the hospitality industry. Holding an MBA in Finance, he specializes in strategic planning, budgeting, and financial turnarounds for luxury hotels. Known for his hands-on approach, Thomas drives profitability, leads pre-openings and takeovers, and aligns finance with business goals.

Vikram Bhatia
F&B & Culinary Consultant

Vikram Bhatia is an F&B consultant, hospitality entrepreneur, and cloud kitchen pioneer with 28 years of experience. A Pusa Institute graduate, he has led major hospitality ventures across India and the Gulf, launching innovative concepts and delivery-first models. His expertise includes restaurant development, catering, and branding.

Kaiser Khan
Director of Technical Services

With 30+ years in engineering and facilities management, Kaiser Khan is known for leading successful pre-openings, renovations, and upgrades in hospitality and commercial sectors. He delivers cost-effective, sustainable solutions while driving team growth, operational excellence, and long-term asset value through his calm, strategic, and hands-on leadership.

Muhammad Faisal Murtaza
Revenue Optimization & AI Consultant

With over 13 years of international experience, Faisal is a seasoned expert in Revenue Management and Digital Distribution. Having led strategies across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe, he brings a truly global perspective to maximizing profitability. Faisal is dedicated to driving revenue growth by replacing manual inefficiencies with scalable, data driven solutions. Revenue optimization and AI consultant

Leadership Rooted in Excellence

At HUK Hospitality, our core values—integrity, innovation, and unwavering guest focus—guide every decision. We believe that true leadership transcends management; it inspires, nurtures, and builds enduring legacies. Our team is dedicated to driving success, fostering sustainable growth, and setting new benchmarks for the industry.

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