Skyline of Singapore featuring the Marina Bay Sands hotel with its three towers and rooftop infinity pool, alongside the ArtScience Museum by the bay, and a dense cluster of skyscrapers in the background, under partly cloudy skies.

REAL ESTATE & HOSPITALITY

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The Russell Collective leverages its deep market knowledge to place pivotal talent across the dynamic real estate and hospitality landscape. Our expertise spans from high-stakes commercial investment and development to the nuanced world of luxury hotel management and service excellence, serving clients across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

Our Track Record encompassing both sectors are as follow

1. Real Estate Investment, Finance & Advisory:

  • Director of Real Estate Investments (Singapore, Hong Kong): Leading acquisitions and disposals for a private equity fund or REIT, focusing on commercial assets.

  • Real Estate Financial Modeling Analyst: Building sophisticated models to underwrite investment opportunities and assess project feasibility.

  • Valuation Associate (Global): Conducting market research and financial analysis to determine the value of commercial and residential properties.

  • Debt Structuring Manager: Arranging and negotiating financing solutions for large-scale development projects.

2. Real Estate Development, Leasing & Project Management:

  • Development Director (Hospitality, Middle East): Overseeing the end-to-end development of a luxury hotel or resort, from concept to handover.

  • Senior Leasing Manager (Retail/Commercial): Leading the leasing strategy for a shopping mall or office tower, negotiating with flagship tenants and MNCs.

    • Related Roles We Place: Retail Leasing Executive, Mall Leasing Manager, Office Leasing Associate.

  • Senior Project Manager (Mixed-Use, Singapore): Managing the construction and fit-out of integrated developments combining retail, office, and residential components.

  • Facilities Manager (Corporate Real Estate): Managing the operation, maintenance, and services of a commercial office portfolio.

3. Hospitality Operations & Management:

  • Hotel General Manager (Luxury Brands, Global): Full P&L responsibility for a flagship hotel, driving guest experience and commercial performance.

  • Reservations Manager (Hotel Group): Overseeing the reservations department, optimizing booking channels, and managing room inventory systems.

    • Related Roles We Place: Reservations Supervisor, Revenue & Reservations Executive, Central Reservations Manager.

  • Director of Sales & Marketing (Hospitality Group): Developing and executing strategies to drive room revenue, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) bookings, and brand positioning.

  • Revenue Manager (Hotel Chain): Optimizing pricing, inventory, and distribution channels to maximize yield and profitability.

4. Food, Beverage & Culinary Arts:

  • Executive Chef (Fine Dining, Michelin-starred): Leading the kitchen brigade, menu development, and culinary direction for a prestigious restaurant.

  • Food & Beverage Director (Integrated Resort): Managing a diverse portfolio of F&B outlets, from casual dining to nightclubs.

  • Beverage Manager/Sommelier: Curating wine lists and beverage programs to enhance the guest dining experience.

5. Specialist & Niche Roles:

  • MICE Manager (Marina Bay Sands, Singapore): Specializing in planning and executing large-scale international conferences and exhibitions.

  • Chief Concierge (Luxury Hotel): The face of the hotel's guest services, building relationships and fulfilling unique guest requests.

  • Asset Manager (Hospitality Real Estate): Acting as the owner's representative to oversee the financial and operational performance of hotel assets.

This list underscores our ability to identify talent that drives both the tangible value of real estate assets—through strategic leasing and development—and the operational excellence of hospitality—through reservations, revenue management, and guest services. We provide the leaders who build, manage, and elevate the world's most prominent properties and hospitality brands.