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Andre - COO/Managing Director - Switzerland - iCEO #12706
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Andre's Profile
iCEO #12706
Position: COO/Managing Director
Nationality: Switzerland
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)
Nationality
Switzerland
Home Country
Switzerland
Availability
Full time
Education
IMD and Hotelschool Lausanne, University of Cornell
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Management Experience
More than 10 years
Company Size
Start-up, SMB, Multinational
Interim Manager
Yes
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