Firoz Moti CHA CMA

Hospitality Consultancy Real Estate investments & Asset Management at Cornell University

Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

About

Proven value creator and result oriented hospitality professional,with a strong track record in the ME region. A C-level executive with demonstrated leadership skills and business expertise with core competencies in Asset Management and Hospitality Finance. Dynamic detail oriented professional recognized for improving profitability and driving long term results.Optimizes work force responsiveness with insightful analytics that provide real time view of organizational capabilities Extensive experience in AM, Real Estate,Hotel Consultancy & Development Advisory, Merger & Acquisitions,Hotel Performance Optimization. Turnaround Profitability & Sustainable Solutions Achieved results with Macro intelligence and Micromanagement. Rapidly secured profits in diverse leadership roles, Identifying areas of maximum ROI.Streamlining Operational strategies, addressing post- merger cultural changes, and tightening cost controls. Success through vision and planning. Sought-after Operations & Finance expert developing solutions, turning around businesses, increasing accountability, and restructuring operations. Analytical expertise and actual hands-on experience to dramatically improve performances. Consistent and progressive track record coupled with long exposure in the ME region. Good understanding of the business practices, laws, language and culture of the region.

Experience

  • HOSPITALITY ASSET MANAGEMENT at Public Investment Fund (PIF)
    Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

  • VP Asset Management & Hospitality Consultancy at Hospitality Consulting
    Nov 2019 - Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Currently working on a couple of independent transactions in UAE and KSA for Operator Selection and Management agreements negotiations.

  • Head of Hospitality & Asset Management at Eaglewing Estate & Hotels Pte.Ltd
    Sep 2016 - Oct 2019 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Orchestrated optimal operating performance, maximum asset value, and minimal business risk. Performed monthly and annual strategic reviews, comparing properties’ expected performance to investment objectives. Selected hotel operators and brands. Negotiated and administered HMA and other ancillary agreements. The overall goals is to enhance, elevate and solidify a hotel asset’s ability to drive value for the owner via maximized profits.

  • Equinox Hospitality and Equinox Hotels (7 yrs 8 mos)
    • Hospitality Consultant
      Sep 2014 - Aug 2016 · 2 yrs

    • Sep 2014 - Aug 2016 · 2 yrs
      Owner’s representative and advisory role to the Chairman and the Board of Directors. Responsibilities included monitoring and asset managing the world’s largest hospitality project known as Jabal Omar Development located in Makkah.

    • GM Equinox Hospitality Group
      Jan 2009 - Aug 2014 · 5 yrs 8 mos

    • Jan 2009 - Aug 2014 · 5 yrs 8 mos
      A global hotel acquisition, development, management and project consulting company. Presently we are associated with the Jabal Omar Development a multi-billon dollars mixed use development project in Makkah, Saudi-Arabia. This is the largest project in the world today comprising of 37 hotel towers which will translate into 24 brands and will be managed by a team of nine International Operators. The development cost of the project is expected to be exceed USD development located in Makkah, Saudi- Arabia. We are providing Hospitality related consultancy and advisory services which includes Hotel classification and categorization advisory, Operators Selection, Management Agreement negotiations, Preopening assistance, and Financial Performance advisory.

  • Cluster Director of Finance at Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel
    Feb 2008 - Dec 2008 · 11 mos