SPEAKER

Marek Kaszewski

COO
Alkyon Group

Marek Kaszewski – currently COO and head of hospitality at Alkyon Partners Gmbh (Real Estate and Development Company present in the region for over 25 years - from Croatia through Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic and Poland over 180 projects realised). Heading the operation and development across the CEE with focus on Hospitality and other multifunctional properties Seasoned Hotel Executive, leading and managing hotel properties and large, multi unit Retail, Food & Beverage operations. Confirmed track record of successful leading business development in increasing occupancy, ADR, covers, guest satisfaction scores and revenue streams (augmented hospitality). Credited with improving profit margins in underperforming operations, heading teams to capture double digit growth year over year, leading hotel operation teams during extensive Hotel and Food & Beverage refurbishment and renovation projects and optimizing hotel operations. Pre opening experience on competitive markets with achieving top positions in competitive set on first years of operations. Expert in the field of programming and management of multifunctional facilities, particularly in the hospitality sector. With many years of experience in hotel management, Marek held management positions for the Accor / Orbis chain, Interncontinental Hotels Group as well as for multifunctional facilities e.g. General Director of Posnania Shopping Mall (Apsys). He dealt with programming and management of multi-functional facilities for Wisher Entreprises in Warsaw and Wrocław. Bachelor's degree at University of Physical Education and Tourism in Poznan and Hospitality Industry Management in IMHI – ESSEC Business School, Institute Management of Hoteliers Accor Academy in Paris