Gabriel Escarrer Jaume

Gabriel Juan Escarrer Jaume (born January 1971) is a Spanish billionaire businessman, heir to Meliá Hotels International, where he is the CEO and Chairman.

Early life
He is the son of the founder and chairman, Gabriel Escarrer Juliá.

Escarrer has a BS degree in economics from the renowned  Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, where he specialized in finance and business management. He has an MBA from ESADE.

Career
Escarrer worked in New York City in finance with Salomon Smith Barney for three years, before joining Meliá Hotels. Escarrer and his family own almost 56% of Meliá Hotels.

Personal life
Escarrer is married, with four children, and lives in Palma de Majorca, Spain.