The New Iconic Lagos Marriott Hotel, Ikeja is excited to announce the appointment of Rudi Janse Van Rensburg as General Manager.                                                                              

Rudi arrives with a vast wealth of 19 years’ experience in the hospitality sector, 13 of those years spent as General Manager across Hotels and Resorts in Africa.

Rudi will lead the management & operations of the Lagos Marriott Hotel, Ikeja.

Following a successful career with Protea in South Africa, Rudi decided to challenge himself further and explore Nigeria. His career has seen him manage and grow many hotels in Nigeria since 2003.

Rudi has been the General Manager of Protea Hotels Nike Lake Resort, Enugu, Nigeria (2005-2007), Protea Hotel Asokoro Abuja (2007 to 2015) and African Pride Avalon Hotel & Spa, Lagos.

In 2016, Rudi  and his team opened the Renaissance Lagos Ikeja Hotel where he remained till October 2017.

He has since been consulting for the Owner at the Lagos Marriott Ikeja Hotel. Rudi has accomplished great things during his time in Nigeria and was named General Manager of the Year in 2009.

He is well known for his  perpetually positive personality even under the most crucial challenges and harsh business environments.

 The General Manager is passionate and focused on impeccable 5-Star Sophistication,  very committed to his associates and identifies whole heartedly with the African continent. Talent coaching and development  defines his daily pulse as he regularly updates his teams with behavioral coaching, best practices as well as travel and hospitality trends.

When he is not working, Rudi spends his time with his wife Sandy whom he is happily married and has 2 lovely kids which the couple share together. He equally enjoys biking when he can catch some leisure time.