GISLE SARHEIM |
1st
NOV 2008
Gisle Sarheim, HVS New York alumni currently
working for the Feasibility & Investment Analysis
Hilton International team in London, and Lara Sarheim,
who works for HVS London are expecting a little baby boy
in late November. Gisle and Lara met at the Ecole Hoteliere
de Lausanne and married in Norway in July 2004. We wish
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LAURENT DE KOUSEMAEKER |
1st
NOV 2008
In August 2008, Laurent de Kousemaeker
was appointed Senior VP Development Latin America &
Caribbean for Marriott International based out of the
headquarters in Washington D.C. Previously, Laurent was
Vice President in charge of development for Spain and
Portugal for Marriott International. Before joining Marriott,
Laurent worked with HVS for six years. In 1999, Laurent
joined the HVS London office, and in 2002 he successfully
opened and managed the HVS Madrid office.
On a personal note, Laurent and his wife Paula just had
a second child, a baby daughter called Felicia who was
born on June 21st. Laurent and Paula also have a son,
Sascha, who is about to turn three. |
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GERARD GREENE |
1st
NOV 2008
Gerard Greene, CEO and partner of Yotel
recently participated in the Tri For Life inaugural triathlon
in the United Kingdom. The event was conceptualized to
raise money for several charities that help children who
are terminally ill and other worthwhile causes. Some of
these charities are Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity,
Great Ormond Street Hospital and Teenage Cancer Trust.
Gerard helped raise over £1700 to date! If you haven't
sponsored him yet, get online and make your donations
at www.justgiving.com/gerardgreene.
On a mission to revolutionize the hotel industry and save
consumers from expensive and boring hotels, Gerard gave
up work after five years as a hotel analyst, sold his
home and joined forces with Simon Woodroffe, founder of
the YO! Group to develop YOTEL, "the world's most
radical hotel". Gerard's vision for YOTEL is to provide
a first class experience at an affordable price.
As a director at HVS International, Gerard has worked
on consultancy projects throughout Europe, the Middle
East and Asia advising groups such as Goldman Sachs and
Kingdom Holdings with brands from Four Seasons to Express
by Holiday Inn. Previously, Gerard worked at an operational
level for Hyatt International, Marriott Hotels & Resorts
and Conran Restaurants.
You may find him on his bicycle training for a triathlon,
scuba diving or even snooping around hotels, checking
out the competition. |
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CHRISTOPHER BALFE |
29th
FEB 2008
Christopher
Balfe (Eco Services, New York) is currently working
as a freelancer based on environment initiatives for the
hospitality industry clients including Tishman, Mario
Battali, Gemstone Resorts, The French Culinary institute
among others. He is married with two kids and resides
in Bergen County. |
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NICOLE VAN DEN DOOL |
22nd
FEB 2008
Riikka
Moreau (Consulting and Valuation, London) an alumnus
of the London Office, returned to work at the beginning
of January after six months maternity leave following
the birth of her son Alexis. Riikka currently works for
Marriott as a manager in their feasibility department,
where she works alongside another HVS Alumnus, Nicole
Van Den Dool.
Nicole Van Den Dool ( Consulting
and Valuation , London) announced her engagement on
New Year's Eve to Ian Philips. Nicole is now a Vice President,
International Hotel Development Planning, with Marriott
in London and will be married on 20 September 2008 in
the Dutch Antilles. |
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22nd
FEB 2008
HVS New York alum Kate Henriksen (Consulting and Valuation,
New York ) can now add "mommy" to her list of responsibilities!
Kate and her husband Keith Ohlinger are the proud parents
of Ms. Gabrielle Marie, born October 2, and weighing 8
pounds 13 ounces. We wish Kate, Keith and little Gabrielle
all the best. Kate is with RLJ Development in Bethesda,
Maryland, as Director (Development). |
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PATRICK & LIAM
(BOGDAN VASILESCU) |
12th
FEB 2008
Bogdan
Vasilescu (Consulting and Valuation, New York) has
been at Starwood in Feasibility for almost 3½ years
now and was promoted to Senior Director in August of last
year.
On the personal level - most of his time away from work
is spent taking care of the boys; that is very labor intensive,
so, unfortunately, at the end of the day, he and his wife
are too tired to do anything else other than rest.
They took their first vacation together, as a foursome,
last June; spent a week at Rocking Horse Ranch, a family-resort
in Highland, NY, about an hour NW from Scarsdale. They
haven't decided what they want to do this year. His wife,
Maura was talking about a Disney cruise with the extended
family. |
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PHIL GOLDING |
9th
FEB 2008
Phil
Golding (Consulting and Valuation, London) formerly
an Associate Director with the London Office and now Vice
President with Cedar Capital where he works alongside
another HVS Alumnus, Ramsey Mankarious, has just returned
from his honeymoon. The happy couple were married on 8
December 2007 in St Pauls Cathedral, London and spent
their honeymoon in India and Sri Lanka. |
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JUSTIN LANZKRON |
7th
FEB 2008
London Office Alumni Philippa Bock (HVS, London)
and Justin Lanzkron (HVS, London) are both expectant
parents in 2008. For Philippa and her husband Mark this
will be their first child, and is due in the beginning
of April.
For Justin and Louise its third time around as they already
have two boys who were both born on the same day - 31
July - but two years apart ! Their third child is due
in the middle of May.
Both former research analysts who worked their way up
to be senior consultants, Philippa is currently working
as an Investment Manager for Dawnay Day Structured Finance
and Justin is now a Development Manager at Louvre Hotels.
Both are still based in London. |
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28th
JAN 2008
Katerina
Giannouka (Consulting and Valuation, London) alumni
of the London Office, was thrilled to announce her recent
engagement to Patrick Finn. Katerina is currently working
at Starwood Hotels and Resorts in Brussels, where she
is in charge of hotel development for Greece, Turkey,
Cyprus and CEE countries. |
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EVENTS |
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| 29th JULY 2008 - The HVS
New York office invites you and a guest to join our team at the Marcum
& Kliegman Workplace Challenge Jones Beach State Park Tuesday,
July 29, 2008 at 7:00 PM; 3.5 mile walk/run. More...
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| Fall of 2008 - HVS New York
Office (Sales and Marketing Services) invites alumni to participate
in a seminar on 'Hotel Sales and Marketing Practices' for New York
based hotel owners and operators, in the Fall of 2008. More...
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If any of our alumni will be organizing reunions around the globe... Or if there are any conferences or special occasions when HVS’ers and alums will be participating...
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Kimberly Moffitt Hehir
Kimberly Moffitt Hehir has served as Vice President
of strategic planning for The Leading Hotels of the World Ltd. since
2003. She is responsible for managing the company's 11 joint ventures
and ancillary businesses, and acts as a liaison between each department
within the organization to ensure that all goals are consistent with
the company's strategic plan.
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Derek Olsen
Derek
Olsen, an alum of the HVS Miami office, is presently a Director
with Capital Hotel Management, Beverly, MA. Prior to this he was working
as a Director with O'Connell Hospitality Group in Boston and performed
portfolio analyses.
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