Mahyar Asemani

• Spearheaded premium short-term rental operations in Dubai, managing multiple luxury suites and studios on Airbnb.

• Directed full-cycle operations management, ensuring compliance with Dubais regulated hospitality market.

• Developed and implemented a dynamic pricing strategy that maximized revenue and occupancy rates.

• Enhanced guest experience by creating personalized service protocols and streamlined communication channels.

• Coordinated maintenance and housekeeping operations, ensuring high standards of quality and guest satisfaction.

• Cultivated strong relationships with local vendors and service providers to optimize operational efficiency.

• Leveraged data analytics to inform strategic decisions and improve overall performance metrics.

• competitive GCC markets, defining territory-specific pricing and pipeline architectures.
De-risk market penetration by conducting exhaustive feasibility studies, competitive benchmarking, and vertical
market sizing across the UAE.
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Architect and vet strategic distribution channels and dealer networks, negotiating high-yield partnerships to
ensure supply-chain reliability.
Leverage an active GCC network to forge high-level relationships with government entities, industry regulators,
and corporate procurement heads.

Established and institutionalized a premium boutique hospitality and asset management operation in Dubai,
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managing luxury residential assets.
Sustained a 100% portfolio occupancy rate by engineering an agile, data-driven dynamic pricing model
responsive to GCC market volatility and seasonality.
Oversaw end-to-end operations, including capital deployment, high-net-worth (HNW) guest lifecycle design,
vendor management, and strict DTCM regulatory compliance.
Maintained a consistent 4.9-star rating through the implementation of rigorous, systematic service standards
and proactive issue resolution.

• Spearheaded operational excellence in premium watch distribution, focusing on Gulf-region clients and luxury brand collaborations.

• Developed and implemented strategic initiatives that resulted in a 72% increase in market share within the first year.

• Cultivated and maintained high-value VVIP client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction across the Gulf.

• Orchestrated five high-profile international brand events in UAE and Turkey, managing all aspects from budgeting to execution.

• Collaborated effectively with government agencies and key commercial partners to enhance operational efficiency and brand visibility.

• Over eleven years as CEO, leading operations in premium watch retail across 53 locations with a focus on efficiency and growth.

• Directed a diverse team of 64 professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.

• Implemented systems engineering methodologies to enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and streamline operational structures.

• Cultivated strategic partnerships in Iran, the Gulf, and Europe, driving business expansion and market presence.

• Achieved significant operational improvements, resulting in increased profitability and customer satisfaction.

• Transitioning to General Manager Operations to leverage extensive leadership experience and operational expertise.

Held absolute P&L accountability, reporting directly to the Board of Directors while driving commercial revenue
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and expanding the corporate footprint across the GCC region.
Commanded a multinational team of 64 professionals (11 officers, 53 retail staff); built performance
management frameworks that significantly reduced staff turnover.
Designed bespoke customer experience programs for HNW clients, pushing Net Promoter Scores (NPS) and
repeat purchase metrics far above luxury retail industry benchmarks.
Negotiated and locked in exclusive regional distribution rights for tier-1 luxury brands (West End Watch,
Movado, Ferrari), scaling brand equity in the region.
Realized an 18% reduction in operational and procurement costs by re-engineering vendor contracts without
compromising product integrity.
Developed advanced Excel and BI performance analytics dashboards to institutionalize data-informed decision
making across finance and retail operations.

• commercial supply chain challenges.
Managed sensitive government stakeholder relationships, complex procurement cycles, and multi-department
coordination in heavily regulated environments.