Ralf Keess

Als Kaufmännischer Geschäftsführer bin ich für alle Bereiche eine klassischen Finanzabteilung verantwortlich (Buchhaltung, Controlling, Einkauf, Steuern, Recht, ...)

Germany’s tallest hotel with 23 suites, 565 luxury rooms and revenue of over €30 million per year. Director of Finance, managed Accounting, Payroll, and IT departments as leader of 12-person team. Conducted financial reporting; assessed business performance. Oversaw contract and union negotiations. • Boosted average room rates by championing strategy of replacing low-rate airline customers with higher-value customers, particularly during peak periods.

Leading international health club chain with 1.5 million members based in 500 locations worldwide. Director of Finance, supervised multifunctional team of 19 employees in Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, Human Resources, and IT. Assessed business performance through in-depth financial analysis; identified and pursued methodologies and strategies to boost revenue and reduce costs. • Increased membership income by over €1 million per year through implementation of new revenue model for summer season.

Top global hotel chain with over $11.7 billion in annual revenue. The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin and The Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Oversaw Accounting and Management training; assured staff competency in key financial processes and procedures, which improved reporting from WD 10 to WD4. Director of Finance: Dénia, Spain. directed opening of Dénia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort. Part of the corporate team which analysed the data for possible acquisition of hotels in Barcelona & Madrid.

Director of Finance of Dorint Hotel Camp de Mar y Golf de Andratx

Director de Administración at Robinson Club Soma Bay / Egypt.

Professional Training to become a professional qualified Banking Clerk "Bankkaufmann". Further Education as certified Banking Specialist Youngest full time trainer in the HR department of the Bank's Headquarters in Munich.