Our Identity

Carlos Leal serves as both the CEO at United Investments Portugal (UIP) and the Executive Chairman at United Hospitality Management (UHM). Under his strategic leadership, he has propelled the company to attain a prominent market position in Portugal’s development, construction, and management of mixed-use tourist development projects. Additionally, Carlos holds the position of Head of Asset Management at IFA Hotels & Resorts (Kuwait) and is a member of the Advisory Committee at the Fund FCR C2 R&D Growth IV (Portugal).

With more than 35 years of international experience in luxury hospitality, Olivier Jacquet is a highly accomplished operational and strategic leader. As Chief Operating Officer – Europe at United Hospitality Management, he oversees an exclusive portfolio of landmark properties, including Pine Cliffs Resort, Hyatt Regency Lisbon, Sheraton Cascais Resort, and YOTEL Porto, driving operational excellence and brand growth across the European region.

Olivier’s distinguished career includes senior leadership roles at renowned groups such as Groupe Pichet, where he led the hospitality division and launched flagship properties like Mondrian Bordeaux and Radisson Blu Malo-Les-Bains. At Louvre Hotels Group, he managed multi-brand operations as Vice President of Operations and shaped global commercial strategies as Vice President of Global Sales, overseeing international teams and fostering strategic partnerships.

Known for his strategic vision and ability to deliver exceptional results, Olivier is deeply committed to innovation, performance optimization, and elevating guest experiences. His proven expertise in steering large-scale operations and his passion for excellence are instrumental in strengthening United Hospitality Management’s position as a benchmark in global luxury hospitality.

With nearly four decades of leadership in the hospitality industry, Klaus Assmann is an accomplished executive with deep expertise in luxury hotel management, asset management, retail and large-scale mixed-use operations. His global experience spans UK, USA, Germany, the Philippines, Thailand, the UAE, and the broader Asian subcontinent, making him a seasoned leader with a truly international perspective.

Klaus has played a pivotal role in the development, pre-opening, and operations of some of the world’s most iconic hospitality assets. He was instrumental in the launch of Madinat Jumeirah, where he oversaw its extensive food & beverage operations, helping establish its reputation as one of Dubai’s most renowned luxury destinations. He also led the pre-opening and operations of the Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, The Meydan Hotel, The Sofitel Dubai Downtown, Jumeirah Phuket and the New York Essex House. Additionally, Klaus opened many hotels under his owner Asset Management mandate.

As CEO of Aldar Hotels & Hospitality, Klaus managed a vast portfolio of 25 business units, including luxury hotels, marinas, golf courses, and beach clubs. He oversaw 4,500 operational rooms while leading a development pipeline of 3,000 additional rooms across both managed and franchised properties, demonstrating his ability to drive profitable growth and asset value across multiple hospitality segments.

During his three-year tenure at Aldar, Klaus played a key role in onboarding three strategic destination resorts, reinforcing Aldar’s position as a leading hospitality player. Under his leadership, he also successfully initiated the deployment of AED1.6 billion worth of asset improvements through large-scale renovation projects, ensuring long-term value creation and sustained guest appeal.

After a short retirement following his tenure at Aldar, Klaus now returns to the hospitality industry, bringing his wealth of experience, strategic vision, and passion for operational excellence to his new role.

His career includes leadership roles at some of the world’s most prestigious luxury hospitality brands, including Fairmont, Sofitel, Jumeirah, Shangri-La, Park Hyatt, and Nikko Hotels. As Cluster General Manager for Fairmont The Palm, General Manager at Sofitel Dubai Downtown, and Senior Vice President of Hospitality, Events, Retail & Dining at Dubai Parks & Resorts, he led diverse teams and played a key role in integrating hotel operations with food & beverage, retail, and entertainment offerings—a crucial element in today’s evolving hospitality landscape. He lead the Sales & Marketing efforts during his management roles in London and Germany which reiterates his all-round expertise and versatility in Hospitality Management.

Now, as Chief Operating Officer, Middle East, India & Southeast Asia at UHM, Klaus will spearhead strategic expansion, operational excellence, and brand elevation across key markets. His leadership will be instrumental in scaling UHM’s luxury footprint, maximising profitability, and delivering world-class guest experiences. With his deep industry expertise, proven ability to manage multi-billion-dollar assets, and a passion for innovation in hospitality, Klaus is set to drive UHM’s continued success and growth.