Alfonso de Gortari

Vice President - Head of International Development @Great Wolf Lodge

Chicago, IL, US

Private equity held by Blackstone and Centerbridge family entertainment hotel resort company with revenues of $921M+• Led international and domestic expansion strategy and introduced resorts in UK, Europe, and Latam.• Managed 3 direct reports and 20+ local advisors in UK and Mexico including architects, engineers, general contractors, and suppliers. • Reviewed 40 UK sites for feasibility and secured 3 sites with construction on first site for $40M investment yielding ROI of 11.5%; operated budgets of £300M per project.• Pioneered and delivered new villa concept design and first expansion project in US with 232 rooms, waterpark, and public areas with 13% operating performance ROI and $162M investment. • Delivered 5 new expansions and ready to start design process for 160 rooms across properties and $140M investment; received government grants and incentives of $5M. • Secured government approvals, negotiated real estate acquisition, and established entities and tax structures in UK, US, and Mexico.• Attained 17% ROI for Mexico location with all-inclusive business model; conducted market analysis for tropicalization of concept.• Sourced and negotiated with Joint Venture (JV) candidates to develop strong equity partners outside of US.• Evaluated investment and acquisition opportunities in partnership with Merlin Entertainment and other investment groups in France, Germany, Belgium, China, and Middle East.

Tecnológico de Monterrey

Industrial Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance

EGADE Business School del Tecnológico de Monterrey

MBA, Business Administration

Northeastern State University

High School, Academic Exchange

International University of Monaco

Business Evaluation