Chema Basterrechea has been named as the new executive vice president & chief operating officer (COO) for the Rezidor Hotel Group.
Basterrechea was chief operating officer at NH Hotel Group, prior to his appointment with Rezidor.
Rezidor’s five senior area vice presidents across the Middle East, Europe and Africa; leaders of franchise services, safety and security and F&B will report to Basterrechea.
“I am honored to join one of the world’s most ethical hotel companies as its COO,” said Basterrechea.
“With the support of our President & CEO, and the Global Steering Committee, I am looking forward to bringing further organizational advantages to the group’s EMEA portfolio, identifying portfolio, people and profitability development opportunities in new markets, and building synergies with our global operations team.”
Basterrechea was also welcomed to the company by Federico González-Tejera, president & CEO of The Rezidor Hotel Group, who said: “I am proud to welcome another highly experienced international profile to Rezidor’s Executive Committee. Chema Basterrechea is a highly innovative, dynamic and results-driven leader with a strong track record of performance in turnaround and high-paced organisations.
“He is known to utilize keen analysis and insights, and a team approach to drive organizational improvements and implementation of best practices. Together with the company’s business leadership team, I am looking forward to taking the best of Chema’s vast experience in European hospitality and dynamic leadership to further build on Rezidor’s iconic heritage.”
As Rezidor’s COO, Chema will be responsible for all operational matters including brand standards implementation, operating procedures, review of operating models and organisational efficiency to improve the company’s profitability and brand awareness.
He will also identify new market segments and help expand the existing customer base of Rezidor and Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group.
