Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a Luxury Hotel Group - Milan/Rome Italy
Renard International Hospitality Search Consultants
Position Overview: A prestigious luxury international hotel group, based in Italy, seeks an experienced, visionary, and dynamic CEO to lead their brand to new heights. This individual will be responsible for driving the strategic direction, operational excellence, and overall success of the hotel group, ensuring that the brand remains synonymous with world-class luxury, innovation, and exceptional guest experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership & Strategy: Lead the overall vision and strategic direction of the hotel group, ensuring alignment with long-term objectives and market positioning. Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.
2. Financial Management: Oversee the group’s financial health, including budget preparation, profit and loss management, and revenue optimization.
3. Brand & Marketing Management: Develop and implement a comprehensive branding and marketing strategy to reinforce the group’s position as a leader in luxury hospitality.
4. Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day operations of all hotels, ensuring the highest level of guest satisfaction, quality control, and service delivery.
5. Team Development & Culture: Lead, mentor, and develop an executive leadership team that embodies the company’s core values and standards of excellence.
6. Sustainability & Innovation: Drive sustainable practices in hotel operations, focusing on environmental responsibility, energy efficiency, and community engagement.
Qualifications & Skills:
1. Proven experience as a CEO or in an executive leadership role within a luxury hotel group, high-end hospitality, or luxury brand management.
2. A deep understanding of the luxury hospitality sector, including trends, guest expectations, and operational standards.
3. Strong financial acumen with experience in managing multi-million-dollar budgets and delivering profitable outcomes.
4. Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to inspire, mentor, and lead teams.
5. A passion for luxury service and an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
6. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, fluency in English, and proficiency in Italian or other European languages is highly desirable.
7. Master’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.
8. Knowledge of sustainability practices in the hospitality industry is a plus.
Work Location: The CEO will be based in Italy, with regular travel to hotel properties across the region and internationally.
Compensation: Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits package, including relocation assistance if applicable.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications, experience, and vision for the future of luxury hospitality to Mr. Steve Renard, President at steve@renardinternational.com
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