Irene Vakirtzi

About Irene Vakirtzi

Strategy and business operations leader with 15 years of experience across hospitality, supply chain, planning, and analytics. Experienced in partnering with global brands and executive teams to transform complex data into clear strategies, actionable insights, and measurable business results.Career spans hospitality operations, brand strategy, commercial performance, and supply chain management, providing a unique perspective on connecting customer experience, operational excellence, and strategic planning. Track record includes leading revenue management for top-performing hotels in the Americas, driving global commercial reviews for C-suite leadership, and orchestrating brand and market entry initiatives.Passionate about building and mentoring high-performing teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and turning challenges into opportunities for growth. Current focus on supply management and strategy, combining analytical precision with strategic vision to deliver lasting business impact.

Experience

1. Senior Director of Strategy, Planning & Insights (Hsm - Hilton Supply Management)

   Hilton

   Jan 2024 — Present · McLean, VA, US

   Lead the strategy and planning function, delivering actionable recommendations to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to drive growth and operational excellence.Develop and implement strategic plans, including long-term business planning, market entry assessments, and portfolio optimization initiatives.Drive enterprise-wide performance reviews, synthesizing cross-functional analyses to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities for growth.Partner with senior leaders to align strategy with corporate objectives and ensure measurable impact on revenue, profitability, and market position.In early 2025, expanded role to include Brand Strategy, Communications, and Events within Hilton Supply Management (HSM), one of Hilton’s fastest-growing functions, integrating these areas into strategy and planning to deliver cohesive brand positioning and measurable business impact.

Education

• Grenoble Ecole de Management

  Certificate in International Business, International Business

  2010 — 2010

• Athens University of Economics and Business

  Department of Management Science & Technology, Business & Technology, Major: Supply Chain Management, Sales & eCommerce

  2006 — 2011

Skills

• Administrator of All Booking Accommodation Online Systems
• Digital Marketing
• Microsoft Office
• Brand Management
• Training
• Hotels
• Sql
• Housekeeping
• Tourism
• Teamwork
• Front Office
• Hospitality Management
• Food & Beverage
• Java
• Event Management
• Rooms Division Management
• Market Research
• Training
• Hotel Management
• Business Planning
• Hotel Administration
• Hotel Reservation Programs Ermis & Webhotel
• Business Strategy
• Briefs
• Maintain the in-House Reservation System
• Html
• Hospitality Industry
• Marketing Research
• International Business
• F&B Operations
• Hospitality