Michael Haile

Senior Manager Marketing Planning & Operations Emea @Hilton

Watford, GB

As Senior Manager of Marketing Planning & Operations for EMEA, I lead the coordination and integration of regional marketing initiatives, ensuring they are strategically aligned, insight-led, and deliver measurable impact. Working across a highly matrixed global organisation, I connect regional marketing plans with our Global Marketing & Loyalty strategy—helping to drive customer-centric growth and elevate performance.My role is a blend of strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and operational excellence. I shape our quarterly and annual planning processes, run core go-to-market forums, and streamline marketing communications across multiple stakeholder groups. I also lead the implementation of global initiatives at a regional level, acting as the connector between strategic vision and on-the-ground delivery.Key areas of focus include:Leading end-to-end planning and performance rhythms across the regional M&L teamEmbedding best practices and toolkits for campaign planning, measurement, and knowledge sharingTranslating performance data into actionable insights to inform future planning and budget decisionsDriving operational efficiencies and fostering collaboration across markets, functions, and teamsWith a background in integrated marketing and a passion for making complex structures work simply and effectively, I thrive in roles that blend structure with influence—building alignment, driving focus, and helping teams deliver work that matters.

Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College

AAT Level 3 & 4, Accounting and Finance

University of Worcester

MSc Marketing Management, Marketing

Oxford College of Marketing

CIM Level 6 Diploma in Professional Marketing

University of the West of England

BA (Hons) Business Studies, Business