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SUMMARY:Connecting Future Leaders | London
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1753346403996{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n\nWelcome to Connecting Future Leaders!\nTopic: Guest Satisfaction and Loyalty\nJoin us for an exclusive glimpse into the remarkable journey of Franck Arnold\, the esteemed Managing Director & Regional Vice-President at the Savoy Hotel in London\, as he shares insights on his inspiring career path in the hospitality industry and offers invaluable wisdom and inspiration to professionals in the hospitality sector. \n📅 Date: Thursday\, 25th April\n🕒 Time: 18:00 – 21:00\n📍 Venue: The Savoy Hotel\, London\n🏢 Address: Strand\, London WC2R 0EZ\, UK \nConnecting Future Leaders\, an event for young talents and leaders in the hotel\, event\, and travel industry. Our aim is to facilitate professional and social gatherings for the exchange of experiences and networking among young talents and leaders aged 35 and under. \nAgenda:\n\n18:00 – 18:30: Registration and mingling\n18:30 – 18:40: Welcome by Chris Keates\, Account Director at IHG Hotels & Resorts and member of the HSMAI Europe Rising Leaders Council\n18:40 – 19:10: Chris Keates in dialogue with Franck X. Arnold\, Managing Director & Regional Vice-President at The Savoy Hotel in London including Q&A with the audience \n19:20 – 19:50: Panel debate about Guest Satisfaction and Loyalty with Shumi Khan\, SVP Business Intelligence & Revenue Management Accor Hotels and Chair of the HSMAI Europe Revenue Optimization Advisory Board\, Debra Patterson\, Director Quality and Sustainability at The Savoy Hotel in London\, Scott Jakins\, GM at Staybridge Suite London Vauxhall and Franck X. Arnold\, Managing Director & Regional Vice-President at The Savoy Hotel in London. The panel debate will be moderated by Terence Baker\, News editor\, Europe\, Middle East & Africa at Hotel News Now\n19:50 – 20:00: Kahoot and prize\n20:00 – 21:00: Mingling and Afterwork\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”REGISTER HERE” color=”violet” size=”lg” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Feur.cvent.me%2FYxlB5%3Flocale%3Den-US|target:_blank”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1713439044327{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nAttendance:\nParticipation is free of charge\, and for HSMAI Members. Each participant will receive two drink vouchers\, and light refreshments and snacks will be served. \nIf you’re with an industry company that is not yet a member of HSMAI\, you are still welcome to sign up and join this first event in London. Please reach out to us at postbox@hsmai.eu for info about membership. Vendors have to be members to join.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1713263786011{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSpeakers:\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1708967772592{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_circle_image src=”https://hsmai.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/02/franck-arnold.jpg” image_diameter=”150″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1712852536113{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nFranck X. Arnold\nManaging Director & Regional Vice-President\nThe Savoy Hotel in London \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1712852621701{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Franck Arnold has thirty years in the hospitality industry and brings a wealth of experience from working for well-known luxury brands and independent hotels in North America and Europe. He joined The Savoy in September 2020 with a clear vision to navigate the hotel through the global pandemic\, remaining true to its heritage as the home of luxurious innovation in the UK. \nFranck began his journey into hospitality attending the Hotel School of Strasbourg (France)\, earning a Hotel Management and Culinary Arts degree\, followed by a Masters in Hotel Administration from IMHI Cornell-ESSEC (Paris) and his M.B.A from Henley Management College (UK). \nFranck’s entrance to the industry began with InterContinental Hotel’s Corporate Management Training Program. His roles included Assistant Restaurant Manager\, Rooms Division Manager Trainee\, Assistant Director of Food and Beverage and Executive Assistant Manager. During his thirteen years with IHG\, these leadership positions had Franck moving from Paris\, to London\, to Athens\, to Brussels and on to Madrid\, all prior to moving to North America where he served as Hotel Manager at the Barclay Intercontinental in New York. Franck then went on to join The Four Seasons Chicago as Hotel Manager before taking the role of Managing Director of the exquisite Jefferson hotel in Washington\, DC. He then moved his family back across the Atlantic to Edinburgh Scotland where he was General Manager of The Balmoral\, a five-star iconic Rocco Forte Hotel for five years. During his time at The Balmoral Franck became a Master Innholder and was given the Freedom of The City of London. \nIn 2016\, Franck took on the role of General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton\, Toronto\, where he was awarded the Forbes Five-Star every year from 2016\, and received the humanitarian award from the Hotel Association of Canada in 2018.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1713265652965{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_circle_image src=”https://hsmai.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/02/098e60cdc92949ecb65c5098036b038a_e8e0bf1ff069fd526ec4bb719029b654.jpg” image_diameter=”150″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1713264298150{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nShumi Khan\nSVP Business Intelligence & Revenue Management Accor Hotels\nChair of the HSMAI Europe Revenue Optimization Advisory Board \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1713265642131{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Shumi brings a wealth of experience in the field of analytics from previous roles across multiple industries. Within the hospitality sector she has worked in the revenue and analytics space at JAC Travel and Expedia. \nShe has many years of experience of addressing business problems and taking actionable recommendations gained through a combination of consulting and in-house roles within industry covering areas such as pricing\, loyalty\, innovation\, new market evaluation\, M&A advisory and digital migration. \nHighly numerate with the ability to use analytical tools and techniques in order to make sense of data and drive business strategy. Strong communication skills and commercially focused. Experienced at leading teams.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1708967772592{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_circle_image src=”https://hsmai.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/02/debra-black-and-white.png” image_diameter=”150″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1713342037257{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nDebra Patterson\nDirector of Quality and Sustainability\nThe Savoy \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1713342044507{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Debra Patterson has been part of The Savoy family for over 27 years and is the driving force behind the hotel’s journey to significantly reduce its environmental impact. \nJoining as assistant to the Regional General Manager in 1997\, Debra has progressed her career to a Director level role that combines both quality and sustainability to support the hotel’s goals. \nDemonstrating a true passion for sustainability in hospitality\, Debra has overseen the implementation of a diverse range of innovative and creative initiatives that have attracted national and international industry recognition for The Savoy; notably Virtuoso Best of the Best Award: Sustainable Tourism Leadership Hotel; European Hospitality Awards ‘Green Hotel of the Year’. \nWhilst ensuring sustainability remains a core value at The Savoy\, Debra’s role crosses over into the guest experience as she works with her team to oversee the regular in depth analysis of quality performance\, with the sole focus on guest satisfaction and delivering a standard of excellence that is never compromised. Debra is also responsible for driving The Savoy’s efforts to retain its Forbes five-star status each year\, overseeing the extensive and meticulous training required across departments to continuously achieve this accolade. \nDebra herself was named as one of the 50 Most Influential People in British Luxury in The Walpole Power List 2020 for her contribution to the development of Walpole’s Luxury Sustainability Manifesto and sustainable work.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1708967772592{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_circle_image src=”https://hsmai.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/02/scott-jakins.jpeg” image_diameter=”150″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1713991914900{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nScott Jakins\nGeneral Manager\nStaybridge Suites London Vauxhall \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1713993184739{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Award Winning General Manager with a wealth of experience in managing multiple brands for both IHG\, Hilton & Taj Hotels & Resorts.  Having worked for LGH\, Ambridge Hotels UK and now Cycas Hospitality\, Scott has extensive operational knowledge of franchise operations and the relationship between owners\, management companies and brands. Scott has had experience in managing IHG brands Crowne Plaza\, Holiday Inn & Staybridge Suites. In his current role he oversees the operation of the Staybridge Suites London – Vauxhall\, which is the top ranked property for Guest Love across all brands in the UK & I YTD 2024 and maintains its position as the highest ranked IHG hotel in London for the past 16 months.  Furthermore\, Scott’s position is Cycas supports the groups overall portfolio of 8 IHG properties across Europe. In April 2024\, Scott received the IHG Owners Impact Award – Leadership\, for outstanding contribution to Ownership Relations and overall hotel performance.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1708967772592{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_circle_image src=”https://hsmai.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/03/terence-baker-1.jpg” image_diameter=”150″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1713968487279{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nTerence Baker\nNews editor\, Europe\, Middle East & Africa\nHotel News Now \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1713968474200{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The panel discussion will be moderated by Terence Baker\, an accomplished journalist and editor with over 20 years of expertise in the hospitality industry. He is currently the News Editor\, Europe\, Middle East & Africa at Hotel News Now\, renowned for his insightful coverage of the latest industry trends and market insights. Terence is an engaging speaker\, with a talent for breaking down complex topics into accessible and informative presentations. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and insights to help others gain a deeper understanding of the industry.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1708967772592{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_circle_image src=”https://hsmai.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/02/chris-keates.jpg” image_diameter=”150″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1712852659867{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nChris Keates\nAccount Director at IHG Hotels & Resorts\nMember of the HSMAI Europe Rising Leaders council \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1712853791441{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Chris Keates is an Account Director at IHG Hotels & Resorts and a member of the HSMAI Europe Rising Leaders council. Named HSMAI Europe Young Talent of the Year 2021. Chris has a a proven track record in sales\, operations\, and MICE & Corporate Sales\, furthermore Chris is adept at navigating the complexities of the industry. Holding a BA (Hons) in Corporate Event and Conference Management with a focus on Events Management from Bucks New University\, Chris is well-equipped to drive success in any venture he undertakes. With his passion for excellence and dedication to professional growth.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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