Jørgen Christensen - EMBA

Managing Director@Langham Hospitality Group
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Luxury Hospitality Leader | Hotel Openings, Rejuvenation & Repositioning Expert | Brand Strategy | Operational Excellence | Transformational Guest-Centric Sales & Marketing Leadership |. Tenacious and well-travelled hospitality executive with a talent for developing successful sales and marketing strategies, implementing effective action plans and executing bespoke solutions adapted to the prevailing market situation. Experienced hotel executive that is focused on meeting financial and non-financial goals alike and exceeding hotel measurable key performance indicators. Visionary and motivational leader that develop people to drive operational excellence with subsequent revenue and profit growth. Extensive experience in launching hotels and creating value, as well as repositioning assets and increase revenue generation through all segments and revenue streams. Extensive network of industry leaders and customers within all segments and industries. Well connected with key partners and service providers throughout China, Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America. Regarded by all stakeholders as a passionate, compassionate, self-driven, inspirational and motivational personality, positively engaging and interacting with team members, customers, contractors and business partners alike. Culturally sensitive and experienced linguist adapting to different people, organizations and cultures easily. “I believe in establishing clear guidelines for teams and individuals to excel, building a customer centric service culture that identify, uncover and meet customer needs while developing genuine luxury hospitality experiences with a singular focus on creating value.” I have successfully managed the once in a century Covid-19 pandemic since early 2020 and continued to grow revenues in line with budget despite the many market fluctuations. Now is the time to understand and embrace new realities while continuing to build value, grow guest satisfaction and train our human capital to continue to embrace future challenges passionately and successfully! Jørgen Christensen

Work experience

  • Managing Director

    Langham Hospitality Group
    2025.05-Current(a year)
  • Vice President Operations

    Wharf Hotels
    2022.05-2025.04(3 years)
  • General Manager

    Niccolo Changsha
    2017.11-2022.05(5 years)
  • General Manager

    Wharf Hotels
    2015.10-2022.05(7 years)
  • General Manager

    Marco Polo Hotels
    2015.10-2018.01(2 years)
  • General Manager

    Mira Moon Hotel
    2014.03-2015.09(2 years)
  • General Manager

    Accor - Grand Mercure Dongguan Houjie & Grand Mercure Dongguan Shijie
    2013.11-2014.02(4 months)
  • Vice President - Sales, Marketing and Product Development

    Rediscovered Limited
    2013.03-2013.09(7 months)
  • Executive Assistant Manager - Sales & Marketing

    Langham Hospitality Group
    2010.03-2013.02(3 years)
  • Director of Sales and Marketing

    Langham Hospitality Group
    2002.12-2010.03(7 years)
  • Director of Sales and Marketing

    Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
    2006.04-2007.11(2 years)
  • Director of Sales and Marketing

    Sofitel Luxury Hotels and Resorts
    2000.07-2001.06(a year)
  • Director of Development / Finance

    Accor Asia Pacific
    1999.09-2000.05(9 months)
  • Manager

    FPD Savills Hotels & Leisure
    1998.09-1999.08(a year)
  • Assistant to Vice President - Operations & Development

    The Langham Hotels and Resorts
    1996.08-1998.08(2 years)
  • Night Auditor

    InterContinental Geneva
    1995.01-1995.06(6 months)
  • Waiter / Chef

    Hotel Eurotel, Neuchatel
    1994.01-1994.06(6 months)
  • Tour Guide --- Destination Manager

    Star Tour Fritidsresor / Sportresor
    1987.11-1993.05(6 years)

Educational experience

  • Tsinghua University

    Certificate, Chinese Mandarin Language Studies
    2001.01-2002.01(a year)
  • Fudan University

    Certificate, Chinese Mandarin Language Studies
    2001.01-2001.01
  • IHTTI School of Hotel Management Basel

    Higher Degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
    1993.01-1996.01(3 years)
  • Bournemouth University

    Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management
    1993.01-1996.01(3 years)
  • HELSINGØR HANDELSSKOLE

    HHX, Business Administration and Management, General
    1981.01-1984.01(3 years)
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