Kurt Findeis

Senior Operations & Engineering Executive | Infrastructure, Facility Management & Technical Services | International Leadership | UN • NATO • Hospitality

Germany

About

Senior Operations and Engineering Executive with more than 25 years of international leadership experience across hospitality, cultural institutions, infrastructure management, facility operations, and multinational organizations including the United Nations and NATO. Throughout my career, I have led technical and operational organizations, managed complex infrastructure portfolios, and delivered sustainable improvements in operational performance, compliance, safety, asset reliability, and cost efficiency. My experience includes leadership responsibility for teams of up to 30 direct reports and 120 indirect staff, management of annual operating budgets of approximately €2 million, and oversight of capital investment programs exceeding €3 million. Key areas of expertise include: • Operations Leadership • Engineering & Technical Services • Facility Management • Infrastructure Management • Asset Management • OPEX & CAPEX Management • Compliance & Risk Management • Fire Protection & Safety • Project & Program Management • Organizational Development • Multi-Site Operations Selected achievements include organizational restructuring initiatives, large-scale infrastructure programs in multinational environments, construction of mission-critical facilities, and leadership of engineering and operational teams across Europe and the Middle East. I am currently open to senior leadership opportunities including Director Operations, Director Engineering, Infrastructure Director, Head of Technical Services, Facility Management Director, and Chief Operating Officer positions.

Experience

  • Director Museum Services & Operation at Fotografiska Museum Berlin
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Responsible for operational services, infrastructure management and technical operations within an international cultural institution. Leading facility operations, technical teams and external service providers to ensure operational reliability and high safety standards.

  • Deputy Director Engineering Department at GCH Hotel Group
    Jan 2023 - Jun 2023 · 6 mos

    Operational leadership within one of Europe’s major hotel management companies. Responsible for technical infrastructure management, engineering operations and operational support across hospitality properties.

  • Chief Engineer at Precise Hotel Operation Gmbh
    Jun 2022 - Nov 2022 · 6 mos

    Nachholen wichtiger und vorgeschriebener Wartungen technischer Anlagen unter Zeitdruck um einen Hotelbertrieb im Sommer aufrechtzuerhalten; Vorbreitung einer Planungsübersicht als Grundlage für zukünftige Budgeterstellung und Auftragskoordination; Anlage und Evidenzhaltung von Betriebs- und Wartungshandbüchern; Verwaltung der lokalen Lieferantenbasis, der Wartung, Projektaktivitäten und Veranlassung reaktiver Reparaturen die mit internen Teams nicht möglich sind.

  • Facility Manager at IHG Hotels & Resorts
    Nov 2021 - Apr 2022 · 6 mos

    Erstellung und Einhaltung vorbeugender Instandhaltungspläne für die technischen Anlagen unter Einhaltung gesetzlicher und vertraglicher Verpflichtungen; Verfolgung des Verbrauchs von Strom, Wasser, Gas, Kraftstoff und Abfall: Überwachung von Betriebs- und Wartungshandbüchern für Gebäude - Verwalten von Updates Beantworten und handeln im Zusammenhang mit Anfragen, die im Rahmen vereinbarter Service Level Agreements; Koordination lokaler Lieferantenakivitäten, der Wartungen, Projektaktivitäten und reaktiver Reparaturen, die mit internen Teams nicht umsetzbar sind.

  • Regional Chief Engineer at Sircle Collection
    Sep 2019 - Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    As a team leader, working with other managerial staff to ensure project completion in an efficient and effective manner, Oversees each phase of the installation, equipment maintenance or product development so that the team meets company specifications and complies with federal and state regulations; Determines the goals of the company or organization; Devises plans for each phase of the project; Identifies and procures the resources needed; Recruits engineering staff in close cooperation with HRM; Performs quality control checks, ensuring the safety and effectiveness or reliability of the system or product; Evaluates the costs within a specific time frame; Supervises the installation of the equipment or the manufacturing process of a product; Negotiates with team members to generate ideas and clarify specifications; Delegates tasks as necessary to engineering team.