The DP World Tour has restructured its leadership team in the Middle East, appointing two new managing directors to head up its operations in the region.
Katherine Palethorpe and Freddie Schmeisser have been elevated by the organisation to lead commercial partnerships and tournaments, respectively, from April 6.
The appointments follow Tom Phillips’ appointment as chief executive of the Ladies European Tour, announced in early January and effective from April.
Palethorpe, who has been with the DP World Tour for 13 years in several partnership roles, will serve in the position alongside her existing role as director of partnership management, which she has held for the past year.
On her new role, she said: “The region presents significant opportunity for partnership development and innovation. Our focus is on deepening existing relationships while identifying new opportunities that align with our long-term ambitions and deliver value for our partners.”
Schmeisser, meanwhile, will oversee tournament and operational execution across the region, working closely with host venues, partners, and stakeholders to deliver events. A German national, he has been based in the United Arab Emirates during his eight-year tenure with the DP World Tour and has spent the last three years as head of championships in the Middle East. He was previously project director for BMWGolfsport.
Schmeisser added: “The Middle East plays a central role in our global calendar and continues to evolve as a key strategic region. Our priority is to deliver consistently high standards across every tournament, strengthen collaboration with host partners, and ensure we build on the strong platform already in place.”