Supporting the shareholder and management team during transition, after refinancing and government financial support. Stabilizing the business and launching business transformation for the 3rd largest European Tour Operator with DMC and hotel operations.

Supporting investors and executives in the hospitality, real estate, tourism and leisure sectors

Strategic leadership with focus on profitable growth. Reorganized and restructured the company to align competencies and costs in line with the strategic objectives. Encouraged a drastic digital transformation to exploit commercial opportunities and implement improved business analytics. Thanks to improved operating results and development pipeline the shareholders were able to sell Movenpick Hotel & Resorts to AccorHotels in 2018.

Strategic and operational leadership of Dubai Properties LLC, including the completion, construction and leasing of more than 20’000 Residential Units, from Luxury Villas, Apartments, to Staff Accommodation, 500’000 sq feet of office space and one million sq feet of Retail. Planning and phased completion of infrastructure in Master Communities. Development and implementation of exit strategies of Sama Dubai’s International Portfolio in Qatar, Oman, Morocco, Tunisia, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and… Show more Strategic and operational leadership of Dubai Properties LLC, including the completion, construction and leasing of more than 20’000 Residential Units, from Luxury Villas, Apartments, to Staff Accommodation, 500’000 sq feet of office space and one million sq feet of Retail. Planning and phased completion of infrastructure in Master Communities. Development and implementation of exit strategies of Sama Dubai’s International Portfolio in Qatar, Oman, Morocco, Tunisia, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Show less

Initially in charge of Bawadi, Tatweer’s subsidiary, for the creation of the largest cluster of hotels in the world and one of the most exciting entertainment and leisure destination with amusement centres, shopping malls and theatres. We terminated the project late 2008 due to the financial crisis. Thereafter I was in charge of Tatweer’s Hospitality, Leisure & Entertainment Portfolio, including Universal Studio Dubailand, The Tiger Woods Dubai, Lego, Six Flags, Marvel, DreamWorks Theme Parks… Show more Initially in charge of Bawadi, Tatweer’s subsidiary, for the creation of the largest cluster of hotels in the world and one of the most exciting entertainment and leisure destination with amusement centres, shopping malls and theatres. We terminated the project late 2008 due to the financial crisis. Thereafter I was in charge of Tatweer’s Hospitality, Leisure & Entertainment Portfolio, including Universal Studio Dubailand, The Tiger Woods Dubai, Lego, Six Flags, Marvel, DreamWorks Theme Parks and Global Village. Prioritized projects based on available capital resources and future financial returns, led the renegotiation to selectively exit or maintain IP agreements for future use. Show less

Had several positions with Hilton International such as Operations Vice President, President Europe, Africa & Middle East and President Commercial Operations. Beat profit targets regularly and achieved highest quality and team member scores. Continuously improved brand ratings as measured by BDRC and JD Power. Improved profitability and quality with renovation and capital projects. Negotiated, developed and opened more than 50 hotels. Integrated and managed Scandic following the… Show more Had several positions with Hilton International such as Operations Vice President, President Europe, Africa & Middle East and President Commercial Operations. Beat profit targets regularly and achieved highest quality and team member scores. Continuously improved brand ratings as measured by BDRC and JD Power. Improved profitability and quality with renovation and capital projects. Negotiated, developed and opened more than 50 hotels. Integrated and managed Scandic following the acquisition. As President Commercial Operations, implement a more source market driven, aggressive strategy for Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, Distribution, E-commerce and Information Services. Increased productivity and consistency, improved Revenue and Market Share. Aligned with the US organization following the Hilton Hotels Co. acquisition and developed revised standards to improve consistency and brand preference. Show less

Held several positions including: - Vice President Sales & Marketing Disneyland, Paris accountable for distribution, sales and the day to day management of the international marketing offices of the Resort to maximize Park and Hotel Revenues.- Director of Resort Development, Disneyland Paris responsible for the operational development of 6500 Rooms in 6 hotels and one Campground, as well as the development of a Festival Disney the Resort's Retail and Entertainment Complex.

Management of the Flagship property at Walt Disney World

Hotel and "Mixed Use" Real Estate Management. Profitably managed this property affiliated to "The Leading Hotels of the World". Opened the adjacent "Al Khozama Center" with its convention center, retail mall and luxury apartments.

Gained experience in the basics of the Hotel and Food & Beverage industry. Including Cook Apprenticeship,several positions as Chef, Waiter and Internships at Front Office and in Accounting.