David Escudero has more than 20 years of professional experience, 15 of them as senior executive manager (CEO, COO and EVP Business Development) and entrepreneur, in the leisure and hospitality business (resorts and campings). David has lead the entrance of the company into new markets and new business sectors, with a wide international experience (Europe, US, Middle East, Latin America and Asia). David has lead:- The company entering into new markets (US, UK, Portugal, Germany, Denmark, The Netherlands, Dubai or Vietnam) or new business (hospitality).- The management of more than 30 resorts and leisure theme parks in Europe, Asia and Middle East, with revenues exceeding €300M and EBITDA exceeding a €100M.- The viability study, design, conceptualisation, construction and/or opening to public of more than 10 resorts and leisure theme parks in Europe, Asia and Middle East. - The acquisition of close to 40 resorts and leisure theme parks in Europe and US with and enterprise value above €1000M.David was the cofounder and CEO of Ohai Resorts (a leading outdoor resorts/camping group in Spain and Portugal). Prior to that, he was EMEA COO and EVP Business Development of Parques Reunidos Group (one of the 10 largest leisure groups worlwide at that time). He started his professional career as a M&A/corporate lawyer at Uría Menéndez law firm and Simpson Thatcher law firm.David holds a LL.B and a B.Sc. in Economics and Management, ICADE E-3, with an Executive Management Program (PDD) at IESE business school and a Digital Business Executive Program (DiBex) at ISDI.
Freelance
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Consultor IndependienteFreelance Jan 2023 - Present
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Founder And CeoOhai Resorts Sep 2018 - Nov 2022 -
Chief Operating Officer (Coo) Asia, Middle East And AfricaParques Reunidos Nov 2016 - Jun 2018Madrid Area, Spain -
Chief Operating Officer Europe, Middle East And AfricaParques Reunidos Oct 2011 - Nov 2016Madrid Area, Spain -
Head Of Business Development And General CounselParques Reunidos Mar 2007 - Oct 2011 -
Member Of The Board Of Directors (Junta Directiva)Asociación Dec Mar 2014 - Oct 2017Madrid Area, Spain -
Member Of The Board Of Directors And Other CommitteesInternational Association Of Amusement Parks And Attractions (Iaapa) Sep 2009 - Nov 2014Member of several committees of IAAPA:- Board of Directors (Nov 2011 - Nov 2014)- Strategic Planning Committee (Nov 2013 - Nov 2014)- Executive and Finance Committee (Nov 2013 - Nov 2014)- European Advisory Committee (Sep 2009 - Nov 2012) -
Senior Associate (Asociado Principal)Uria Menéndez Law Firm Sep 1999 - Feb 2007 -
International AssociateSimpson Thacher & Bartlett Llp Sep 2005 - Mar 2006
David Escudero Cuesta Education Details
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Executive Management Program / Pdd -
Bs Law / Licenciado En Derecho (Icade E-3) -
Bs Management And Business Administration / Licenciado En Ade (Icade E-3) -
Bs Management And Business Administration (Erasmus)
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David Escudero Cuesta works for Freelance
What is David Escudero Cuesta's role at the current company?
David Escudero Cuesta's current role is CEO│ Director General│ COO │ SVP desarrollo corporativo│ M&A│ Leisure & Hospitality │ Private Equity-IPO │ Europe, Middle East and Asia.
What schools did David Escudero Cuesta attend?
David Escudero Cuesta attended Iese Business School - University Of Navarra, Isdi, Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Universidad Pontificia Comillas, University Of Nottingham.
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