Stuart Johnson

Pre-opening General Manager @Rocco Forte Hotels

Shanghai City, CN

Responsible for managing pre-opening of Rocco Forte\'s first management contract in Asia. Hotel comprising of 219 rooms, banqueting for 1,400 covers, 12 private rooms and 3 restaurants. I am currently overseeing the continuing development of the Shanghai property at the same time as undertaking a supporting role to GM of Rocco Forte Jeddah working from both Rocco Forte\'s Head Office in Mayfair and Jeddah. Key Achievements- Built strong relationship with Asian owners, resulting in strong credibility and owners understanding of Rocco Forte brand - Developed strategic business plan and budget for hotel pre-opening and managing 30 million pound budget (OS & E and RMB)- Created effective sales pricing, distributions and yielding strategy to ensure competitiveness in the growing Shanghai luxury hospitality market - Recruited international and Chinese leadership team to support opening of hotel - Directing opening development and progress of the hotel construction coordinating with owners, executive and contractors - Building strong relationships and networks in the Shanghai and Asian market to promote Rocco Forte brand - Project management including research of equipment, materials, supplies and methods, sourcing and negotiating qualified Supplier or contractors\' bids, reviewing contracts, and quality control during all stages of project - Actively overseeing and managing from corporate office all onsite activities including scope development, identifying and managing designers, consultants and contractors - Following resignation of GM of newly opened Rocco Forte Jeddah hotel (204 rooms,5 F&B outlets and 93 residences) overseeing the leadership of the property coaching executive team to improve team and hotel performance - Critically analysing commercial performance of Jeddah property and working closely with revenue management team and global VP Sales and Marketing to develop new commercial strategy to drive sales

University of West London

Hon MSC

Cranfield University

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