Expert Details
Real Estate, Hotels, Serviced Resindences, Serviced Partments, Hotels
ID: 731099
United Kingdom
In his new role as Chief Executive Officer, he has been charged with the remit to create and grow a bespoke brand of owned and operated serviced apartments, designed to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of the modern day business and leisure traveler.
Previously, at BridgeStreet, Expert was responsible for international development opportunities, including the expansion of BridgeStreet’s managed property portfolio and franchise program, acquisitions, joint ventures and other growth opportunities. In this position, he provides strategic evaluation, financial analysis and modelling, due diligence, transaction strategy, deal negotiation, execution, and closing process.
Expert most recently served as Senior Vice President of Development in EMEA, and played a crucial role in expanding BridgeStreet’s brand throughout the region. He was instrumental in creating the company’s innovative property management solutions and developing its franchise program. Prior to that, he was Vice President of Development in EMEA, during which time he greatly expanded BridgeStreet's portfolio of apartments in the UK and EMEA.
Expert began his career in the serviced apartment industry in 1994 as General Manager of London Life Apartments, where he established the extended stay reservations department. He was serving as Assistant Vice President of Operations in 1998 when BridgeStreet acquired London Life Apartments. Before entering the industry Expert owned and operated a real estate company in London
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1983 | Degree: O level | Subject: Maths, Media | Institution: Waingels Copse, UK |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2012 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: CEO | Department: Managment |
Responsibilities:Expert has been appointed as CEO to lead a team of specialists with a remit to create and grow a bespoke brand of Owner-Operator Serviced apartments, designed to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of the modern day business and leisure traveller. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2012 | Employer: BridgeStreet - Residences, Serviced Apartments and Suites | Title: Senior Vice President - International Development | Department: Management |
Responsibilities:Remit to grow the brand internationally through Franchising and other opportunity managed and lease models and work with the MD to realign the business for the coming years |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2004 to 2010 | Employer: BridgeStreet Worldwide | Title: Vice President Of Development EMEA | Department: Management |
Responsibilities:Remit was to diversify model mix by attempting and sucessfully procducing a managed model in the UK |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2001 to 2004 | Employer: BridgeStreet Worldwide | Title: Director of Development UK | Department: Management |
Responsibilities:Remit to focus on Developing and expanding BridgeStreet London Lease Presence _ Signed four Master Leases Kings Wardrobe, Circus Apartments, Market View and Tower View |
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