I launch and turnaround luxury hotels and resorts. I have led luxury properties in the US, China, Taiwan, Korea, India, and Egypt for brands including Ritz-Carlton, Leela, Hilton, InterContinental, Holiday Inn, and EVEN Hotels. New hotel openings challenge a leader to make multiple key decisions in finance, operations, marketing, human resources, construction, engineering, and stakeholder relationships. I thrive in complex environments and enjoy tackling problems that test my experience, beliefs, and capabilities.Seeing the people around me achieve success gives me the greatest satisfaction and motivation. When you have a passion for what you do, you live a fulfilling life. I share my knowledge with others to help them succeed and contribute to the greater good.How we live our lives matters. The principles that guide me include caring about the "little guy" and never badmouthing others or taking "no" for an answer. I am known for consistently finishing what I start.Overcoming volatility, uncertainty, and ambiguity to deliver results is what leadership is all about. Having a sense of purpose is crucial. Employees want real and authentic leaders. Sharing knowledge and developing social capital may be the most important drivers for retaining talented staff. My approach to hiring is to prioritize competence over talent and emotional intelligence over IQ.The people I most enjoy working with are hardworking experts with positive attitudes who are unafraid to express their original ideas. I welcome diverse perspectives from self-disciplined, self-managed colleagues who don’t take themselves too seriously and are willing to share a good laugh.The "journey" is the most important aspect of reaching my business or personal goals, and the journey itself is what motivates me and fuels my passion. Connect with me if you love a good challenge as much as I do and enjoy helping others succeed.Summary:Luxury Hotel/Resort Launch/TurnaroundStrategic PlanningSales & MarketingFinancial ManagementOperations ManagementHuman Resources Management