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Charles Bott, Head of Hotels, Hospitality and Leisure

Charles Bott

Head of Hotels, Hospitality and Leisure·Cavendish Maxwell

United Kingdom

Diploma, Association of Taxation Technicians

Work experience

Total years of experience: 32 years, 3 months

Head of Hotels, Hospitality and Leisure

August 2015 - December 2016

Cavendish Maxwell

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2015 - December 2016

Responsible for the running of the department and reporting to the CEO on all matters including financial performance.
Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Management

Hospitality Director

December 2014 - May 2015

Ali & Sons

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

December 2014 - May 2015

Responsible for strategy, development and all matters financial for a portfolio of hotels in the UAE and the UK on behalf of the Chairman.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Business Development Director

November 2012 - December 2014

PKF - The Consulting House

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 2012 - December 2014

Asset management of hotel property portfolios including CAPEX, P&L, ROI and HMA adherence
Co-develop, implement and execute business development strategies based on internal targets
Identify opportunities, market gaps and high potential areas; maintain existing Client relationships
Present and develop sales proposals which meet the Client's business and strategic needs
High contributor to external marketing and PR; recruitment, development, training and evaluation
Excellent understanding of all issues facing the industry to identify trends and opportunities
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Founder and Owner

July 2009 - November 2012

The Hotel Works FZE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

July 2009 - November 2012

Asset management; development management; operator search and selection, management contract negotiation; financial feasibility; hotel appraisals; development consultancy; Owner's Rep.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Director

December 2004 - July 2009

DTZ Hospitality Group

Manama, Bahrain

December 2004 - July 2009

Market and financial feasibility studies; asset management; Owner’s Representative; operator search, selection and management contract negotiation; development consultancy; sales advisory.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Management Consultant

July 2001 - December 2004

TRI Hospitality Consulting

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

July 2001 - December 2004

Market and financial feasibility studies on new hotel and resort projects in the MENA region: The Palm Jumeirah and Burj Khalifa, Dubai; The Pearl, Qatar; Kingdom Centre, KSA; The Wave, Muscat.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Consulting

Assistant Director of Sales and Marketing

February 2000 - July 2001

Jumeirah

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2000 - July 2001

Business development of corporate sales and the negotiation of all suppliers’ contracts
Maximising yield through careful rate negotiation and incentivising the sales team
Man-managing a team of 14 sales managers, including their development and appraisals
Providing key reporting documents which allowed the team to formulate sales strategies
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Senior Global Sales Manager

October 1998 - February 2000

Forte Hotels Ltd

London, United Kingdom

October 1998 - February 2000

Penetration of the City of London Accounts to increase global market share
Devising of incentive-based packages in order to compile a Top 20 Accounts list
Advertising within local, national and international media to create worldwide awareness
Monitoring of advertising budget and spend to report to the Sales and Marketing Director
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Senior Tax Accountant

December 1994 - October 1998

PriceWaterHouseCoopers

United Kingdom

December 1994 - October 1998

To minimise the tax liability of a portfolio of high net-worth individuals (HNWIs).
Company industry:
Accounting
Job role:
Management

Revenue Executive

November 1990 - December 1994

HMRC

United Kingdom

November 1990 - December 1994

Taxation and collection of UK PAYE.
Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Management

Deputy General Manager

August 1988 - November 1990

Trusthouse Forte Hotels Ltd

United Kingdom

August 1988 - November 1990

An annual hotel revenue of GBP1 million
The P&L of the food and beverage department
75 staff including the Head Chef, the Restaurant Managers and the Bars Managers
All event management including high-profile sporting functions, Weddings, Banquets etc.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Trainee Manager

August 1984 - August 1988

De Vere Hotel Group

United Kingdom

August 1984 - August 1988

Trainee manager in the following departments in 4 UK hotels:

• Restaurant and Bars
• Kitchen
• Reception (FOH)
• Housekeeping (BOH)
• Finance
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Education

Chartered Institute of Taxation

May 1998

May 1998

Diploma, Association of Taxation Technicians

United Kingdom

De Montfort University

June 1993

June 1993

Bachelor's degree, Business and Finance

United Kingdom

Hotel Management College

June 1984

June 1984

Diploma, HCIMA

United Kingdom

Bolton School

June 1981

June 1981

High school or equivalent, 10 'O' Levels

United Kingdom

Skills

General Management
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General Management
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Customer Service
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Customer Service
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Hotels
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Hotels
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Asset Management
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Asset Management
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Hospitality
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Hospitality
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Asset Manager, Owner's Rep, Customer Service, Negotiator, Loyal, Networker, Passionate
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Asset Manager, Owner's Rep, Customer Service, Negotiator, Loyal, Networker, Passionate
Expert
asset management
Expert
asset management
Expert
General Management
Expert
General Management
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Customer Service
Expert
Hotels
Expert
Hotels
Expert
Asset Management
Expert
Asset Management
Expert
Hospitality
Expert
Hospitality
Expert

Languages

French
Intermediate
German
Intermediate

Memberships

Chartered Institute of Taxation

Member

May 1998

Recommendations

Peter Goddard

Jan 2014

Jan 2014

MD and Founder of TRI Middle East•Manager

I have known Charles over over a decade and consider him to be a hard working professional with significant hotel operational and consulting experience. I worked with Charles for over two years and believe him to a well rounded consultant with solid research, report writing and financial skills. He is also a team player and a person with great integrity.

Hobbies

  • Sport; current affairs; travel;
    Completed 3 London Marathons