Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) has announced the appointment of Mr. Peter Walichnowski as Chief Executive Officer.
Effective today, Mr. Peter Walichnowski will lead Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) on its state-level mandate as the Sultanate’s leading executive arm and master developer of tourism destinations and urban communities, aimed at contributing towards the country’s fast growing tourism industry.
Mr. Peter Walichnowski (biography) joins Omran with more than 35 years of experience in tourism, real estate and mixed-use developments.
His experience includes leading development companies across Australia, Europe and the GCC including Majid Al Futtaim Properties in Dubai, Lend Lease in Australia and Land Securities in London, one of the largest publicly listed real estate companies in Australia and Europe respectively.
Mr. Walichnowski, who led the development of Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates, stepped down from his post at Majid Al Futtaim in May 2013.
He then joined Al Ghurair Properties in Dubai as CEO for about 18 months before moving to Wentworth Property Ventures as Chairman and CEO.
Mr. Walichnowski holds a Bachelor of Architecture from University of South Wales and has completed advanced management programs at Harvard Business School and IMD.