Sinead O'Reilly-Henell Recognized in Hozpitality's Best 30 Women Leaders in the Middle East 2025
General Manager of Qabila Westbay Doha by Marriott International Celebrated for Unprecedented Profitability and Holistic Leadership.
Sinead O'Reilly-Henell, General Manager at Qabila Westbay Hotel Doha by Marriott International, has been honored in Hozpitality's Best 30 Women Leaders in the Middle East 2025 for her exceptional leadership, which has driven unprecedented financial performance and fostered a deeply inclusive, sustainable culture.
Since her appointment in January 2023, Sinead has masterfully balanced strategic vision with day-to-day operational excellence, guiding the hotel to earn the highest Gross Operating Profit award across Marriott International in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa is a powerful reflection of her financial acumen and resilience.
With over 28 years of luxury hospitality experience, Sinead’s leadership is both results-oriented and deeply human-centric. She takes a hands-on approach to team building and talent development, personally welcoming new hires and launching key initiatives to recruit and mentor passionate leaders. This inclusive style has strengthened the hotel’s revenue streams and built a highly engaged, multicultural team. Her commitment to cultural intelligence is evident in her proactive engagement of staff in local festivities such as Ramadan, Eid, and Philippine Independence Day, fostering a unified environment of mutual respect.
A champion for sustainability, Sinead led the hotel to achieve the Green Key Eco Label certification, seamlessly integrating eco-conscious practices into daily operations. Her ability to connect strategic goals with community impact and employee pride—celebrating milestones like Marriott’s 98th anniversary—has elevated the hotel’s performance, culture, and social contributions. Sinead O Reilly-Henell stands out as a strategic operator, a community connector, and a deserving exemplar for women leading hospitality in the Middle East.
M Abady
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE