A dynamic and results-oriented hospitality executive with 35 years of domestic and international experience across four continents, scaling best-in-class operations in aspirational, lifestyle, luxury hotel and resort developments, from large-scale to boutique properties. Successfully opened more than 50 hotels and resorts worldwide. Strong R&D and business partnership experience in more than 60 countries across Africa, Indian Ocean Rim, Europe, Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and The Americas. Established capabilities in developing new ventures and integrated projects with collaborative oversight of daily operations and operating standards, design, and special initiatives. Focused on supporting cross-functional teams to increase operational performance, efficiency, and customer experience / satisfaction through process improvement. Excels at analyzing market trends and capitalizing on global market opportunities to create high-profit, high-visibility partnerships through development, creative concepts, brand positioning, and innovative business solutions. Core Competencies: Hotel and Resort Operations and Development Global Multi-Unit OperationsIntegrated Resort ProjectsConceptual & Design DevelopmentPre and Post Opening Planning and ExecutionPerformance and Efficiency OptimizationInnovative Business SolutionsOperational ExcellenceBusiness StrategyP&L/Financial ManagementDiverse Cultural UnderstandingBusiness Development and NetworksDelivering Bottom Line ResultsAsset ManagementBrand Creation Brand ManagementNew Ventures / Start-Ups
Listed skills include Hospitality, Resorts, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, and 46 others.