With a portfolio now spanning the Middle East, Africa and South-East Asia Pacific, Tim Cordon oversees more than 220 hotels and their teams, one of the most extensive regional remits within Radisson Hotel Group. His leadership is both expansive and impactful, combining commercial acumen with a deep-rooted focus on people, purpose and performance.
In 2024, Radisson’s “Move to Zero” initiative, championed by Tim earned the Sustainable Hospitality Initiative of the Year. This wasn’t just another ESG campaign; it was a global staff engagement movement that showed sustainability can be a shared mission, not just a corporate goal. Under his leadership, purpose and profits aren’t at odds, they’re mutually reinforcing.
Operationally, Tim has hard-wired data into Radisson’s decision-making. He led the rollout of Pulse by RHG, a mobile business intelligence platform that gives every GM access to live performance data, helping them identify opportunities instantly while giving owners real-time visibility into metrics like RevPAR.
But what truly defines Tim’s approach is his people-first philosophy. He sets a clear standard: great leadership is built on generosity, selflessness and alignment with collective goals. This ethos has translated into high employee engagement scores and record guest satisfaction levels across the region.
Tim Cordon is considered a hospitality heavyweight because he doesn’t just manage scale, he transforms it. With consistent expansion, climate-forward conversions, digital innovation and a leadership style rooted in trust, he represents the modern face of global hospitality.
