Unique Hotel and Resorts reappoints Shakawath Hossain as CEO

Dhaka: Shakawath Hossain has been reappointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Unique Hotel and Resorts PLC, the owning company of The Westin Dhaka, Sheraton Dhaka and HANSA – a premium residence recently.

Shakawath is the youngest professional in the industry to be assigned such a role of managing three leading hotel brands in Bangladesh as the CEO of one of the leading hospitality service provider company in the country Unique Hotel and Resorts PLC.

Shakawath is a veteran contributor in the hospitality and tourism industry of Bangladesh with over 20 years of experience working in multiple leadership roles for the Marriott International and Starwood Hotels and Resorts.

Earlier, he was appointed as the youngest Resident Manager by Marriott International for The Westin Dhaka and acted as the General Manager to lead the team to generate the highest revenue and win multiple international and local awards from 2017 till 2019, said a press release.

Afterwards, Shakawath was appointed as the CEO of Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC first in 2019 and carried out his responsibilities till 2020 before he left the role to pursue career elsewhere.

Shakawath has won many accolades throughout his successful career. Recently he was recognised as a winner in Asian Curry Award 2021, for his impactful contribution, influence and leadership in the industry.