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Giovanni Olei

Giovanni Olei

General Manager Hotels
Kuala Lumpur,e.g Sealagor

Work Preference

Work Type

Contract Work

Location Preference

RemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefits

Summary

Global hotelier with 40+ years leading luxury hotels across Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Specialist in pre-openings, rebranding, turnarounds, and multi-property operations, delivering measurable revenue, profit, and operational excellence. Proven track record in RevPAR, ADR, GOP, and occupancy growth, with a strong focus on owner ROI. Expert in P&L management, cost optimization, CAPEX planning, SOP implementation, and leading multicultural teams in high-pressure environments.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Owner's Representative

Celeste Luxe Hospitality, Lake Como, Italy
Lake of Como, Italy
04.2023 - 11.2024

•Oversaw operations, budgeting, and strategic
planning across Six multiple luxury properties,
achieving projected ROI targets.
•Heightened guest satisfaction +15% through
targeted renovations and brand upgrades.
•Executed KPIs and cost-control measures,
decreasing departmental costs 12%.
•Designed long-term investment strategies aligned
with market trends and owner ROI

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Strategic Hospitality Consultant

Mare
MARE, Italy & Maldive (Remote), Italy
03.2021 - 03.2023

•Constructed operational frameworks and resort
concepts for a US$170M development project,
forecasting ROI +18%
•Advised on partnerships, operational setup, and
brand positioning to maximize market
competitiveness.
•Crafted F&B and guest experience plans,
achieving projected ADR and occupancy
benchmarks.

Project Manager

Rio Hotel & Residence, Casablanca
Casablanca ( Remote), Morocco
11.2021 - 09.2022


•Managed US$80M conversion of retail mall into
150-room hotel + 240 residences.
• Lessened supply chain delays 25% through
proactive procurement and logistics strategies.
•Created operational SOPs and conducted
market analysis to ensure competitive
positioning

Due to the impact of the war in Ukraine, the prices of construction materials have risen substantially, resulting in higher overall project expenditures.



Country General Manager

Pyramid Continental Hotels & Resorts
Juba, South Sudan
09.2018 - 08.2019

•Opened South Sudan's leading 5 hotel with 210
employees, achieving 75% occupancy & 33%
profit margin.
•Amplified RevPAR +22% and ADR +18% versus
market baseline
•Implemented staff training programs, decreasing
turnover 18%

Group Director of Operations & GM

J7 Hotel - Angkor Prince Group Co, LTD
Siem Reap, Cambodia
05.2016 - 09.2018

•Oversaw 260-room multi-property portfolio,
elevating GOP +40% and NOP +35% over two
consecutive years.
•Boosted F&B revenue +30% through menu
innovation and targeted promotions.
•Enhanced TripAdvisor & Agoda rankings +25%
through guest engagement programs.
•Directed multi-property budgets and forecasts to
achieve ROI objectives

General Manager, Rebranding

Rosewood Hotel & Resorts, Abha Palace Hotels
Abha, Saudi Arabia
05.2015 - 05.2016

•Spearheaded US$19.5M rebranding project,
achieving 12% operational cost reduction.
•Trained staff on brand standards and operational
SOPs.
•Augmented ADR +15% and occupancy +10%
within first 12 months

General Manager

Avanti Hotel
Mohammedia-Casablanca, Morocco
02.2012 - 03.2015

•Amplified revenue US$5.6M → US$9.2M (+64%)
and escalated NOP 25% → 38%.
•Lessened F&B losses US$600K via cost
restructuring.
•Designed 5-year strategic plan and chaired
board meetings.
•Optimized occupancy and RevPAR year-over
year.
•Monitored financial performance, set budgets
and controlled expenses to provide financial
stability and long-term organizational growth



General Manager, Re-Branding

Louvre-Golden Tulip Hotels, UAE
Tunis, Tunisia
01.2011 - 02.2012

•Rebranded 400+ room corporate hotel; revenue
US$1.5M → US$2.9M.

•Heightened guest satisfaction 45% → 89%

•Decreased departmental costs 15%.

•Applied ADR & RevPAR monitoring systems to
track performance.

General Manager, Re-Branding

Louvre-Golden Tulip Hotels
Amman & UAE, Jordan & UAE
05.2007 - 11.2010

•Oversaw 330-key Alia Airport Hotel rebranding
(US$12M budget).

•Negotiated airline contracts; crew & MICE
revenue +22%.

•Strengthened brand reputation and team
performance

Pre–opening- Acting General Manager- Opening

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
01.2005 - 02.2007

•Supervised soft opening and operational setup;
increased market share +12% first year.

•Recruited initial teams and executed service
culture programs.

•Forecasted occupancy & ADR growth through
KPIs.

Education

BBA -First Degree Undergraduate - Online- ECornell - Hospitality Management

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY. USA
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -Summers Course - Hotel Management

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY, USA
04.2001 -

Skills

Effective Communication*: Addresses guest and employee concerns with clarity and empathy

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Accomplishments

CORE COMPETENCIES Hotel & Resort General Management Luxury Hotel Operations Pre-Opening & Rebranding P&L Management & Cost Control Revenue & Yield Optimization Budgeting & Strategic Forecasting Guest Experience Excellence Multi-Property Oversight Team Leadership & Talent Development CAPEX & Renovation Planning Owner & Stakeholder Relations SOP & Compliance Management,

Interests

Travel, culinary arts, sustainability, leadership, and fitness& Tennis

Software

OPERA PMS, Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Owner's Representative

Celeste Luxe Hospitality, Lake Como, Italy
04.2023 - 11.2024

Project Manager

Rio Hotel & Residence, Casablanca
11.2021 - 09.2022

Strategic Hospitality Consultant

Mare
03.2021 - 03.2023

Country General Manager

Pyramid Continental Hotels & Resorts
09.2018 - 08.2019

Group Director of Operations & GM

J7 Hotel - Angkor Prince Group Co, LTD
05.2016 - 09.2018

General Manager, Rebranding

Rosewood Hotel & Resorts, Abha Palace Hotels
05.2015 - 05.2016

General Manager

Avanti Hotel
02.2012 - 03.2015

General Manager, Re-Branding

Louvre-Golden Tulip Hotels, UAE
01.2011 - 02.2012

General Manager, Re-Branding

Louvre-Golden Tulip Hotels
05.2007 - 11.2010

Pre–opening- Acting General Manager- Opening

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
01.2005 - 02.2007

BBA -First Degree Undergraduate - Online- ECornell - Hospitality Management

Cornell University
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -Summers Course - Hotel Management

Cornell University
04.2001 -
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