Alison Grinnell is the Group Chief Operating Officer of Marjan and also serves as Chief Executive Officer of Marjan Hospitality, the hospitality arm of the group. In these dual roles, she oversees the Development and Asset Management of Marjan’s hospitality assets, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence. Prior to her current role, Grinnell served as Chief Executive Officer of RAK Hospitality Holding, following her tenure as Chief Financial Officer. As CEO, she played a pivotal role in partnering with Wynn Resorts and Marjan to develop Wynn Al Marjan Island, the region’s first integrated gaming resort and a key driver of Ras Al Khaimah’s economic and tourism growth. She also led the company’s transformation into the Emirate’s leading hospitality group, overseeing a diverse portfolio of hotels, resorts, leisure, logistics and asset management subsidiaries. Before her time in Ras Al Khaimah, Grinnell spent nearly 15 years with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where she led the firm’s Hotel Practice for the Middle East. Grinnell has been recognized among Forbes Middle East’s Top Travel & Tourism Leaders (2024, 2025, 2026).