Over the next few years David focused on developing opportunities for expansion, incorporating new venues, expanding product ranges and renovating the existing properties. Bateaux Dubai her sister vessel Divaz , the Centre of Excellence, Al Sahra Desert Resort and the Oasis Beach Tower have all been added to the portfolio on David’s watch. After 6 years with the company David became General Manger of Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa and Bateaux Dubai a role he had for two years before being appointed Regional General Manager in January 2010. In 2012 David was promoted to Chief Operating Officer for the newly rebranded JA Resorts & Hotels, a year which also saw the flagship property, Jebel Ali Golf Resort extend one of its two hotels, Palm Tree Court, by 74 junior suites and suites and the addition to the portfolio of the Ocean View Hotel, a Dubai property owned and managed by JAR&H. Looking forward to 2013 the company will operate its first properties outside Dubai with the opening of hotels in the Seychelles. David enjoys the challenge of working in an industry that is constantly changing and reinventing itself and where better to be based than in the fast paced environment of Dubai which continues to lead the global hospitality sector in development, innovation and product enhancements. Very much a family man, as well as trained councilor and coach, David and his wife Deborah have six children aged 11 to 20.