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Juan Uribe, Cluster General Manager/ Asset Manager

Juan Uribe

Cluster General Manager/ Asset Manager·The Venue Jeddah Vignette Collection / Frontel Voco Medina Alharthia IHG Properties

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Business Administration And Hospitality Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 27 years, 11 months

Cluster General Manager/ Asset Manager

January 2021 - Present

The Venue Jeddah Vignette Collection / Frontel Voco Medina Alharthia IHG Properties

Medina, Saudi Arabia

January 2021 - Present

Luxury landmark in the heart of Jeddah and Medina with define style in addition to the
state-of-the-art conference and banqueting facilities and luxuries Ballroom.
Coordinate the planning & execution of a full rebranding under IHG along with capital
improvement projects across all properties,
Full hotels renovations, IT infrastructures, FLS and full scope of work to enable
properties to be incorporated and branded.
Assessing the general physical condition of the building systems, Food and Beverage,
Maintenance units, housekeeping, and grounds, confirms effectiveness and efficiency of
property management staff (on-site and regional). Identifies and implements
improvements to curb appeal and marketability.
Monitoring Managers performance in liaise with the Owning Companies, evaluate and
ensure the leverage of all Revenue Streams, Control Expenses, and Maintenance are
operating to the budget.
upgrade quality standards & enhance financial performance and re position the
properties in the Jeddah, Medina Markets.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

General Manager

March 2003 - September 2025

Le Meridien Eko Hotel

Lagos, Nigeria

March 2003 - September 2025

Manage hotel to ensure efficient and profitable operation of 650 rooms.
Full involvement in hotel renovations, Preopening of Eko Suites hotel and positioning the
property to the local and international markets.
Analyzed the markets for effective market segmentation to diversify revenue streams
and implemented and ensured effectiveness of broad-based marketing & yield
management programs.
Managed internal as well as external relationships with key stakeholders to ensure
smooth operations.
Assessing the general physical condition of the building systems, housekeeping, and
grounds, confirms effectiveness and efficiency of property management staff (on-site
and regional). Identifies and implements improvements to curb appeal and marketability.
Initiated and monitored execution of capital improvement programs in the hotels
contributing to optimization of processes achieving operational excellence.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Assistant General Manager

August 2000 - September 2025

Le Meridien Eko Hotel

Lagos, Nigeria

August 2000 - September 2025

Managed overall operations of the hotel, leading the management team in developing &
executing strategies & plans for maximizing financial performance while maintaining
highest standards of quality and guest satisfaction.
Established a strong network in the corporate business for the organization
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

Cluster General Manager

January 2018 - January 2021

Bay La Sun Hotel & Views Hotel and Residences by Emmar

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2018 - January 2021

The Bay La Sun Hotel & Marina and Views Hotel & Residences a 5 Star landmark of 369
rooms.
pre-opening of Views Hotel setting all standards operations and hotel positioning.
Achieving budgeted revenues and personal/team sales goals and maximizing
profitability. Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating
budget, the hotel marketing plan, business plan and financial plans.
• Create and
implement sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average
rates, increase volume, Food & Beverage and banquet sales.
Coordinated market research to identify & analyze market trends & developments and
fine-tuned business & marketing plans and participated in national campaigns to
maximize room revenue.
Coordinate the planning & execution of capital improvement projects across all
properties to maintain/upgrade quality standards & brand image and protect the
properties.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

General Manager

January 2016 - January 2018

Kempinski Burj Rafal Hotel

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2016 - January 2018

The Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski 5-Star landmark containing 349 rooms in the heart of
Riyadh Capital.
Achieving budgeted revenues and personal/team sales goals and maximizing
profitability. Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget,
the hotel marketing plan, business plan and financial plans.
• Create and implement sales
plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase
volume, Food & Beverage and banquet sales.
Lead the Hotel Teams and Develop, Support and execute all Divisions Operations.
Monitors the performance of the hotel through verification and analysis of guest
satisfaction. systems and financial reports. Initiates corrective action.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Director of Operations of Hospitality Division/Asset Management

January 2014 - January 2016

Alhokair Group/BAAN Holding

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2014 - January 2016

Managed the portfolio of Hotel across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to ensure efficient
and profitable operations including brands of the Holiday Inn properties, Marriott, Mena
and Four Points by Sheraton, Golden Tulip, Hilton, Novotel and Radisson Park Inn.
Responsible for renovation of several properties and rebranding along with
repositioning.
Monitoring General Managers performance in liaise with the Owning Companies,
evaluate and ensure the leverage of all Revenue Streams, Control Expenses, and
Maintenance are operating to the budget.
Visits properties across the KSA on monthly basis conducting financial reviews and
properties reviews.
Coordinates with the Planning & Development team at the Owning companies to analyze
and continuously improve building design and performance standards.
Coordinates with all Directors of hotels for the overall execution, including scope, design,
budget and on-time completion of capital improvements.
Control and monitor variances exceeding 5% and operate expenses of the properties.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

General Manager

March 2012 - August 2014

Four Points by Sheraton

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

March 2012 - August 2014

Manage hotel to ensure efficient and profitable operation containing 376 rooms.
responsible for a full Rebranding process transition from Mena hotel to Four Points by
Sheraton.
Developed and managed internal key stakeholder relationships.
Maximized Revenue & Managing Profitability by utilizing property diagnostic process
(PDP).
Created propertys reactive sales \[outside of Event Booking Centers (EBC)\], proactive
account sales, segment sales, local and social catering sales, business travel sales,
reservation sales and destination sales.
Assessing the general physical condition of the building systems, housekeeping, and
grounds, confirms effectiveness and efficiency of property management staff (on-site
and regional). Identifies and implements improvements to curb appeal and marketability
Maintain good professional relations with the owners of the property and ensure
fulfilment of owner expectations balancing the objectives of the owner & operator.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

General Manager

January 2011 - January 2012

Millennium Basra

Basra, Iraq

January 2011 - January 2012

Managed Hotel to ensure efficient and profitable operation containing 197 & 310 rooms.
responsible for renovation process of the property.
Developed and executed strategies to deliver profitable growth.
Developed and managed internal key stakeholder relationships.
Initiated and monitored execution of capital improvement programs in the hotels
contributing to optimization of processes achieving operational excellence.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

General Manager

February 2009 - March 2011

Intercontinental Hotels

Nairobi, Kenya

February 2009 - March 2011

Managed Hotel to ensure efficient and profitable operation containing 376 rooms.
fully involved in soft renovation of the property.
Managed overall operations of the hotel, leading the management team in developing &
executing strategies & plans for maximizing financial performance while maintaining
highest standards of quality and guest satisfaction.
Initiated and monitored execution of capital improvement programs in the hotels
contributing to optimization of processes achieving operational excellence.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

General Manager

March 2010 - February 2011

Crowne Plaza Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya

March 2010 - February 2011

Managed Hotel to ensure efficient and profitable operation containing 162 rooms.
pre-opening general manager and reposition of the property in the Kenyan and
international landscape.
Assessing the general physical condition of the building systems, housekeeping, and
grounds, confirms effectiveness and efficiency of property management staff (on-site
and regional). Identifies and implements improvements to curb appeal and marketability.
Managed overall operations of the hotel, leading the management team in developing &
executing strategies & plans for maximizing financial performance.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

General Manager

January 2011 - January 2011

Millennium Erbil

Erbil, Iraq

January 2011 - January 2011

Managed Hotel to ensure efficient and profitable operation containing 167 rooms.
Position property in the Kurdistan region as landmark food and beverage and business
destination.
Managed overall operations of the hotel, leading the management team in developing &
executing strategies & plans for maximizing financial performance.
Initiated and monitored execution of capital improvement programs in the hotels
contributing to optimization of processes achieving operational excellence.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Task Force General Manager

February 2009 - October 2009

Intercontinental Mauritius

Port Louis, Mauritius

February 2009 - October 2009

Task Force General
Pre-opening property responsible for positioning the hotel along with full hotel
construction process involvement.
Conducting commercial feasibility studies, monitoring commercial finances and
evaluating investments.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Management

General Manager

January 2008 - October 2008

Intercontinental Asmara (Hotel cease Operations)

Asmara, Eritrea

January 2008 - October 2008

Manage hotel to ensure efficient and profitable operations in 170 rooms.
Initiated and monitored execution of capital improvement programs in the hotels
contributing to optimization of processes achieving operational excellence.
Managed internal as well as external relationships with key stakeholders to ensure
smooth operations.
Managed overall operations of the hotel, leading the management team in developing &
executing strategies & plans for maximizing financial performance.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

General Manager

October 2007 - January 2008

Intercontinental Guatemala

Guatemala City, Guatemala

October 2007 - January 2008

Manage hotel to ensure efficient and profitable operation in 239 rooms.
Drove hotel performance and enhance RevPAR and FB Performance.
adding additional meeting space to the property.
Analyzed the markets for effective market segmentation to diversify revenue streams
and implemented and ensured effectiveness of broad-based marketing & yield
management programs.
Conducting commercial feasibility studies, monitoring commercial finances and
evaluating investments.
Managed internal as well as external relationships with key stakeholders to ensure
smooth operations.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Rooms Division Manager Roles

January 1998 - January 2000

Le Meridien Barcelona, Le Meridien Chicago, Le Meridien Boston

Barcelona, Spain

January 1998 - January 2000

Ensured the implementation of superior hospitality standards, focusing on delivering
exceptional experiences.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation

Education

Cornell University

February 2006

February 2006

Master's degree, Business Administration And Hospitality Management

United States

Skills

BUDGETING
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BUDGETING
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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FORECASTING
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FORECASTING
Expert
REDUCTION (COMPLEXITY)
Expert
REDUCTION (COMPLEXITY)
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MARKETING STRATEGIES
Expert
MARKETING STRATEGIES
Expert
HOTEL OPERATIONS
Expert
HOTEL OPERATIONS
Expert
GO (PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE)
Expert
GO (PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE)
Expert
OPERATIONS
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OPERATIONS
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CONTAMINATION
Expert
CONTAMINATION
Expert
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
BRAND MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
BRAND MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
BRANDING
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BRANDING
Intermediate
BUSINESS STRATEGIES
Intermediate
BUSINESS STRATEGIES
Intermediate
CLUSTER ANALYSIS
Intermediate
CLUSTER ANALYSIS
Intermediate
CUSTOMER INSIGHTS
Intermediate
CUSTOMER INSIGHTS
Intermediate
INNOVATION
Intermediate
INNOVATION
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PLANNING
Intermediate
PLANNING
Intermediate
WORKING CAPITAL
Intermediate
WORKING CAPITAL
Intermediate

Social profiles

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Languages

Spanish
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English
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Training and Certifications

Certifications
Hospitality Management
Hotel Real Estate
Hospitality Management

Hobbies

  • Music