BLS International - Business Head/Vice President - Hospitality Sector (15-20 yrs)

About BLS International:

- BLS International, a trusted global partner for visa, consular, and citizen services, is embarking on a strategic diversification into the hospitality sector.

- With hotel acquisitions underway and more in the pipeline, we are building a world-class portfolio of hotel assets in key global markets.

- As part of this transformation, we are seeking a dynamic hospitality leader to shape and drive the end-to-end strategy, operations, and expansion of our hotel business.

Role Overview:

- This role designed for a forward-thinking executive with deep hospitality experience and commercial acumen.

- The incumbent will be responsible for the full lifecycle of hotel portfolio management - from financial performance and operational oversight to asset review and stakeholder reporting.

- You will be a key architect in building BLS's hospitality arm into a profitable, scalable, and globally recognized business.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Business Growth:

- Develop and execute a scalable operational strategy for the hospitality vertical aligned with BLS International's business objectives.

- Drive strong financial and operational performance of all hotel assets through disciplined execution and proactive leadership.

- Set performance targets, review KPIs regularly, and ensure that properties meet or exceed profitability benchmarks.

- Build a differentiated hospitality portfolio through helping the top management in strategic acquisitions and asset optimization including appraisal of opportunities and negotiations.

- Support the leadership team on investment decisions, market entry strategy, and brand development.

Acquisition, Integration & Expansion:

- Lead evaluation of potential acquisition targets: market research, financial modeling, due diligence, and negotiation.

- Seamlessly integrate acquired assets into the BLS ecosystem.

- Identify and act on opportunities for portfolio enhancement and diversification (luxury, mid-scale, business, or leisure segments).

- Obtaining Financial and Operational Data of Targets.

- Analyzing and Presenting the case for approval.

- Hiring Agencies/Firms for Financial and Legal Due Diligence.

- Supervising the Legal and Financial Due Diligence with CFO BLS and his team.

- Analyzing Reports of Due Diligence and Building Surveys.

- Submitting reports for decision.

- Implementing decisions taken by BLS about acquisition.

- Completing and supporting formalities taking over assets acquired and onboarding them in BLS set up.

Hotel Operations & Asset Management:

- Own the P&L for all operating and upcoming hotel assets.

- Drive operational excellence across properties, ensuring service quality, guest experience, compliance, and brand consistency.

- Establish scalable SOPs, performance benchmarks, and governance mechanisms.

- Oversee revenue management strategies, pricing models, and cost controls to maximize profitability across hotel properties.

- Leverage industry-standard Hotel Property Management Systems (PMS) to drive operational efficiency and data-driven decision making.

- Monitor cost structures, procurement, and budgeting to ensure optimal financial health at the property level.

- Identify opportunities for ancillary revenue generation and customer segmentation to improve overall yield.

Asset Review & Stakeholder Reporting.

- Conduct regular reviews of hotel assets to assess performance, identify gaps, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

- Prepare reports, presentations, and strategic inputs for investors, ownership groups.

- Work closely with legal, financial, and operational teams to ensure all compliance and stakeholder reporting is timely and accurate.

Team Leadership & Organizational Design:

- Build and lead a high-performance hospitality team including property GMs, operations heads, finance controllers, and support staff.

- Drive a performance culture through clear KPIs, incentives, and capability development.

- Foster a service-driven, innovation-oriented culture aligned with global hospitality standards.

External Engagements & Partnerships:

- Serve as the face of the hospitality business for internal and external stakeholders.

- Forge strategic alliances with global hotel brands, travel companies, technology providers, and vendors.

Candidate Profile:

Experience & Credentials:

- 15-20 years of progressive leadership experience in the hospitality sector, ideally across multiple geographies.

- Proven track record of managing large hotel portfolios or launching new hospitality businesses.

- Strong command over hotel operations, financial planning, and performance management.

- Deep understanding of hospitality economics, guest experience design, and digital transformation in hotels.