Frederic van Lennep

Bis 2023, Business Development Director MEA, IT Hospitality Group (now HumeLab Hospitality)
Espoo, Finnland

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Project Management
Consulting
Marketing
Sales management
Sales
Business Development
Business strategy
Africa development
Communication skills
Reliability
Commitment
Team work
Flexibility
Business Contacts
English Language
French Language
German language
Spanish Language
Multicultural experience
Multicultural awareness
Strategic planning
Africa Development
Business expansion

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Frederic van Lennep

  • Bis heute 2 Jahre und 1 Monat, seit Apr. 2024

    Business Development Director – MEA

    21st Century Evolution Systems

    Senior commercial executive driving MEA business development and growth for ELV, ICT integration, and hospitality technology. Lead a USD 6M pipeline, build and manage cross‑border teams, and oversee 30+ OEM partnerships. Engage C‑level clients, structure deals up to USD 2M, and align sales, engineering, and operations to deliver scalable, margin‑focused outcomes using AI‑driven insights.

  • Bis heute 3 Jahre und 4 Monate, seit Jan. 2023

    Head of Hospitality Technology and Operational Consulting

    Hotel Partners Africa

    Advisory leader supporting hotel owners, operators, and investors across Africa on hospitality technology strategy and operational transformation. Provide guidance on tech roadmaps, integrated ELV/ICT and digital guest platforms, and act as the link between hotel teams, vendors, and integrators. Contribute to feasibility studies, refurbishments, and pre‑opening technology planning for new developments.

  • Bis heute 6 Jahre und 4 Monate, seit Jan. 2020

    Managing Director

    VL Consulting Oy

    Founder-led advisory practice providing strategic guidance to hospitality investors and operators on technology integration, operational performance, and growth strategy across Africa. Deliver consulting on tech enablement, revenue optimization, and efficiency improvements; support investors with feasibility work and operational frameworks; and advise ownership groups through development, turnaround, and expansion phases.

  • 3 Jahre und 7 Monate, Apr. 2020 - Okt. 2023

    Business Development Director MEA

    IT Hospitality Group (now HumeLab Hospitality)

    Regional business development leader driving growth of hospitality technology and ICT integration services across MEA. Expanded presence in 18+ African markets and built strategic partnerships with major global hotel brands. Led commercial strategy for large‑scale ICT projects and collaborated with delivery teams and vendors to structure competitive bids and ensure successful execution. Strengthened regional partner ecosystem and improved bid conversion through focused pre‑sales and stakeholder engagement

Sprachen

  • Englisch

    C1 (Fließend)

  • Niederländisch

    C2 (Verhandlungssicher / Muttersprachlich)

  • Deutsch

    C1 (Fließend)

  • Spanisch

    B1-B2 (Gute Kenntnisse)

  • Italienisch

    A1-A2 (Grundkenntnisse)

  • Französisch

    C2 (Verhandlungssicher / Muttersprachlich)

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