Herbert Noll

About Herbert Noll

Herbert Noll is a strategic and transformative Finance Executive with 25+ years\' experience leading the financial strategy, planning, and business transformations for global hospitality companies. Herbert has built a strong reputation for navigating complex international landscapes and diverse market cycles to consistently deliver high-impact results in both startup and established environments. A global leader with a sophisticated cross-cultural perspective, he has successfully led, mentored, and coached large, diverse teams across North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and India.Notable Impact:Global Strategic Leadership: A trusted advisor to CEOs and Executive Leadership, Herbert aligns global vision with actionable financial roadmaps and processes. He has a proven track record of partnering with ownership groups to improve efficiency and drive revenue and GOP for billion-dollar portfolios.Financial Strategy & Planning: Herbert drives institutional financial performance, including reporting and presenting to Boards of Directors on high-level financial strategy, forecasting, and transformative initiatives for assets under management exceeding $15B.Business Transformation: A pioneer in the modernization of finance, Herbert is currently spearheading the transition to AI-driven insights and automation. He specializes in consolidating complex global systems and implementing tech-forward accounting service centers to improve oversight and efficiency.Global Team Mentorship: A champion of professional development, he has successfully led and developed international teams of 100+ finance professionals. He remains dedicated to mentoring the next generation of Finance Directors to achieve peak operational results and personal advancement.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President - Business Transformation

   Highgate

   Jul 2024 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Executive Leader: Brings a global vision of the hospitality industry, accounting and finance to establish and lead a \"Finance Forward Service Center\". Leads global transformation initiatives for a leading real estate investment and hospitality management firm with over $15 billion in assets under management across 400+ hotels in North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. • Board Experience: Reports and presents to Owners and Principles on the company’s financial strategy, forecasting, and transformation initiatives.• AI Transformation: Co-leads and supports the company’s transition to AI, building the foundation for automation and AI-driven insights and action plans.

Education

• International College for Tourism and Management

  Diploma for Expert in Tourism Field, Waitstaff, and Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management

• University of Economics and Business

  Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Marketing

• Johnson & Wales University

  Bachelor of Science, Hotel Management & Restaurant Institutional Management

Skills

• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service
• Banquet Operations
• Catering
• Pre-Opening
• Property Management Systems
• Hotel Management
• Rooms Division
• Tourism
• Front Office
• Revenue Analysis
• Hospitality
• P&L
• Accounting
• Hotels
• Budgets
• Finance
• Hospitality Industry
• Budgeting
• Yield Management
• Restaurant Management
• Restaurants
• Banquets
• Cost Control
• Forecasting
• Strategic Planning
• Resorts
• Micros
• Hospitality Management