Aramis Gianella-Borradori

Senior Regional Director of Operations

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About

Seasoned Hospitality Leader | Operational Excellence Driver With a proven track record in Food & Beverage Management, Hotel and Restaurant Openings, and Six Sigma Change Management, I specialize in driving operational efficiency and delivering exceptional guest experiences across diverse markets. Fluent in English, Italian, French, German, Dutch, and Spanish, I thrive in multicultural environments and lead complex projects with precision and agility. My focus is on aligning strategy with execution—ensuring compliance, innovation, and sustainable growth in every initiative. Passionate about hospitality transformation and global best practices, I connect vision with results.

Experience

  • Marriott International (2 yrs 5 mos)
    • Senior Director of Operations Eastern Europe
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

      Supervising, advising and coordinating 35 managed and 72 franchised properties from all Marriott International select, premium and luxury brands in Eastern Europe, Caucasus Region and Central Asia.

    • Area Director of Operations Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Eastern Europe
      Mar 2024 - Jan 2025 · 11 mos

      Supporting all Marriott International branded managed properties from the select and premium portfolio in DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) and Eastern Europe

  • General Manager at JW Marriott Berlin
    Jan 2022 - Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    JW Marriott Hotel Berlin, Berlin, Germany Leading this iconic 505 guestroom property with 49 banquet halls, a JW steakhouse, bar, lobby lounge and cigar lounge through an extensive renovation repositioning the hotel successfully as the JW Marriott Berlin.

  • Marriott International (6 yrs 6 mos)
    • General Manager
      Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 · 3 yrs

      Marriott Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany Reporting to the Area Vice president and heading the iconic Marriott Leipzig with 230 guestrooms, large banquet facilities, Champions Bar, The Local Restaurant, Brühl Restaurant and SPA.

    • Hotel Manager
      Jul 2015 - Jan 2019 · 3 yrs 7 mos

      The Westin Paris Vendôme, Paris, France Reporting to Area Vice President. Responsible for all departments including; Sales and Marketing, PR, Revenue Management, HR, Front Office, Housekeeping, Engineering, Security, Information Technology, Food and Beverage and our world class Spa by Six Senses. The hotel is located in the 1st Arondissement of the city with view of the Eiffel Tower offering 428 rooms hosting international high-profile clientele.

  • Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (7 yrs 11 mos)
    • Executive Assistant Manager (Food and Beverage)
      Aug 2013 - Jul 2015 · 2 yrs

      Sheraton Doha Resort and Convention Hotel, Doha, Qatar Heading the Food and Beverage operation including dining options from Italian to Western to South American and major Banqueting facilities encompassing the cities convention center hosting up to 4000 persons. Leadership role in the full renovation of the property initiated beginning of 2014 with successful re-opening in December 2014.

    • Director of Food and Beverage
      Mar 2011 - Aug 2013 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Westin Europa & Regina, Venice, Italy Westin Europa & Regina includes185 rooms in three magnificently restored historic buildings dating from the 17th to 19th century. It also features elegant gourmet dining options overlooking the Venetian Grand Canal. Heading Food & Beverage outlets, banquets, culinary and stewarding operations.

    • Deputy Director of Food and Beverage
      Mar 2009 - Mar 2011 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort encompasses 272 rooms for both leisure and business travelers and 11 bars & restaurants with a variety of fine cuisines ranging from Oriental to Asian, Mexican, and Western. Six Sigma Green Belt with a proven project record of success.