Christopher Schueler

Director Operations and Commercial Performance / Cluster General Manager Rhine-Main Area

Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

About

A passionate and people oriented business leader who understands that the key to success and profitable business are - people. I have a proven track record of successful coaching and developing of talents within the organization. My strong change management skills will support, in developing big and multiple teams and corporations, to ensure future success across different cultures and countries. 25+ years of hospitality experience ensures my ability to successfully lead international projects and to negotiate and coordinate on key strategic partnerships in various sales segments. My drive for innovation and creativity comes from a clear and strong mindset that helps building trust and respect with people to deliver superior results in a win – win environment that makes people follow.

Experience

  • Primestar Group (On-site)
    • Director Operations and Commercial Performance / Cluster General Manager Rhine-Main Area
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Complex General Manager Frankfurt Airport
      Jun 2021 - Aug 2024 · 3 yrs 3 mos

      Overall responsibility for 2 Hotels (mulit-branded) IHG + Hilton with a total of #484 rooms, 4 outlets and 6 meeting rooms at Frankfurt Airport

  • Chief Commercial Officer at Munich Hotel Partners GmbH
    Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 · 2 yrs

    Overall responsibility for total commercial strategies & implementation / Sales, Revenue Management and Member of the Marketing Board - 5 Star + Luxury Portfolio

  • Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (21 yrs 5 mos)
    • Director, Global Business Travel EAME, Global Airline Strategy & Emerging Market Sales
      May 2013 - Dec 2017 · 4 yrs 8 mos

      1. setting the divisional strategy for business travel in Europe, Africa & Middle East (corporate transient & corporate groups) 2. setting the global strategy for the airline segment in North America, Latin America, Europe/Africa/Middle East & Asia Pacific Division (aircrews, corporate transient, airline groups/trainings) 3. function as the office leader (multi segment) for GSO Germany, GSO UK, GSO Dubai, GSO France, GSO Italy, GSO Russia, GSO Scandinavia, GSO South Africa, GSO Poland and GSO Croatia ( Corporate Transient, TMC, Groups, Airlines & Leisure)

    • Director of Airline Sales - EAME
      Oct 2010 - May 2013 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      overseeing the airline industry for Europe, Africa & Middle East. Built a strategy to develop and strengthen the relationships to airline customers

    • Director of Global Sales - Germany & Russia
      Mar 2005 - Oct 2010 · 5 yrs 8 mos

      added responsibility for GSO Moscow, Russia from 2006-2008 led a team of 15 employees across all segments (Corporate Transient, Groups, Leisure, TMC & Airlines) covering Germany, Austria & Switzerland