Rasheed kallidumbil is one of the most forward‑thinking engineering leaders in today’s hospitality landscape—a Director of Engineering who treats every asset, system, and project as a lever for sustainability, guest comfort, and long‑term financial performance. As Director of Engineering at Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai, he leads engineering operations, renovation and retrofit projects, and energy‑efficiency initiatives in a flagship five‑star property in the heart of the city.
Blending technical depth, project leadership, and sustainability strategy, Rasheed operates at the intersection of engineering excellence and business outcomes. He has a proven track record in overseeing large‑scale CAPEX works, extending asset life, driving down R&M costs, and optimising MEP systems while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and guest satisfaction. His recognition as a Marriott Sustainability Champion Award 2025 recipient underlines his role as a regional reference point for energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and innovative operational practices within Marriott and the wider UAE hospitality market.
Rasheed’s journey includes Group Director of Engineering at FIVE Hotels and Resorts, where he led multi‑property engineering operations and high‑profile renovation and retrofit projects across dynamic lifestyle hotels in Dubai.
Prior to that, he held senior roles such as Assistant Director of Engineering at Shangri-La Group‑La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, Asst. Director of Engineering at Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts EMEA, and Chief Engineer at The St. Regis Doha, giving him deep cross‑brand and cross‑market exposure to luxury and lifestyle environments across the GCC.
On LinkedIn, Rasheed’s voice is anchored in leadership, teamwork, and opportunity creation. From celebrating his appointment at Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai Grand Dubai to sharing recruitment opportunities and engaging with industry content around hospitality careers and team culture, he positions engineering not as a back‑of‑house function but as a strategic pillar that supports people, performance, and guest experience.
Armed with an Electrical and Electronics Engineering degree from Muthayammal Engineering College, Rasheed combines strong academic grounding with two decades of hands‑on experience in hotel engineering. In a region where hotels are under pressure to modernise infrastructure, reduce their environmental footprint, and maintain uninterrupted operations, he represents a new generation of Directors of Engineering: tech‑savvy, sustainability‑driven, financially aware, and deeply committed to building high‑performing, future‑ready engineering teams.
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