Andre
COO/Managing Director - Switzerland - iCEO #12706

Experience

Multilingual General Manager with strong leadership skills, and broad strategic view, wide experience in business and project development in the international Hotel & Resort, Travel and River Cruise Industry, experience of Start-up and Turnaround Situations, change and operation management as well as profit optimising.

Major Achievements

$ 120 Million Revenue, 15 Million Ebitda. Set new records for quality, profit & exceeded all budget target. Development of property portfolio from 10 to 15 resorts in 8 countries. Optimising of operation profit (GOP) from 23.5% to 27.5%. Development of HR Strategy and Concept. Change of corporate Culture and enhance service quality. Increase of customer base from 80’000 to 100’000. Process re–engineering, leading to a 30% higher GOP. Development and introduction of a fully networked IT management system, leading to a 40% higher F & B departmental profit. Finalising of construction and furbishing in line with budget, opening to schedule. Development of product and acceptance by market, breakeven in year 3. Introduction of Controlling & Reporting Systems. Development of sales and marketing strategy. Change of corporate culture and communication. Introduction of Marketing and Sales concept. Appointed to develop upmarket Senior Citizens Residence on 5* Hotel level. Enhanced awareness for the Senior Citizens Residence in Switzerland through extensive PR and media exposure. Consulting and process re-engineering of 5 Scandic Crown Hotels in Germany & UK.

Industry Sector Competencies

Healthcare

Leisure Industry

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, COO, MD. EXEC VP /VP OPS

Sector: Hospitality, Catering, River Cruises, Leisure

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Countries Covered

Switzerland

Operational Competencies

Business development (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Expert)