Adam Simkins
Co-Founder and Managing Director at Louis T Collection Pte. Limited- Claim this Profile
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Japanese Limited working proficiency
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Will Linssen
Adam has been a very inspiring, effective and constructive leader in working with his team. He is an excellent example of how one can be a very authentic leader (being oneself from a western culture) yet most effective in a culture like Asia. He has been a true please to work with and he went to great extend to support the leadership development of his management team and create fabulous results.
Ginger Choi
I have been worked with him for 4 yesrs since I joined for Hyatt Regency Incheon as a Training Manager. He is the one that he inspired me in every aspect. He is very passionated person. To build People Engagement as the fundermental element for whole Business, he always listen others and make the better progress with team to get a better result. He drived the team that all necessary action and following up have been taken. He delivered excellence every day and was the role model for every one.
Will Linssen
Adam has been a very inspiring, effective and constructive leader in working with his team. He is an excellent example of how one can be a very authentic leader (being oneself from a western culture) yet most effective in a culture like Asia. He has been a true please to work with and he went to great extend to support the leadership development of his management team and create fabulous results.
Ginger Choi
I have been worked with him for 4 yesrs since I joined for Hyatt Regency Incheon as a Training Manager. He is the one that he inspired me in every aspect. He is very passionated person. To build People Engagement as the fundermental element for whole Business, he always listen others and make the better progress with team to get a better result. He drived the team that all necessary action and following up have been taken. He delivered excellence every day and was the role model for every one.
Will Linssen
Adam has been a very inspiring, effective and constructive leader in working with his team. He is an excellent example of how one can be a very authentic leader (being oneself from a western culture) yet most effective in a culture like Asia. He has been a true please to work with and he went to great extend to support the leadership development of his management team and create fabulous results.
Ginger Choi
I have been worked with him for 4 yesrs since I joined for Hyatt Regency Incheon as a Training Manager. He is the one that he inspired me in every aspect. He is very passionated person. To build People Engagement as the fundermental element for whole Business, he always listen others and make the better progress with team to get a better result. He drived the team that all necessary action and following up have been taken. He delivered excellence every day and was the role model for every one.
Will Linssen
Adam has been a very inspiring, effective and constructive leader in working with his team. He is an excellent example of how one can be a very authentic leader (being oneself from a western culture) yet most effective in a culture like Asia. He has been a true please to work with and he went to great extend to support the leadership development of his management team and create fabulous results.
Ginger Choi
I have been worked with him for 4 yesrs since I joined for Hyatt Regency Incheon as a Training Manager. He is the one that he inspired me in every aspect. He is very passionated person. To build People Engagement as the fundermental element for whole Business, he always listen others and make the better progress with team to get a better result. He drived the team that all necessary action and following up have been taken. He delivered excellence every day and was the role model for every one.
Experience
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Louis T Collection Pte. Limited
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Singapore
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder and Managing Director
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Jan 2014 - Present
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Director of Hospitality & Building Solutions
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Jan 2013 - Present
As The Director of Interior Solutions, I am overseeing the operations of The Louis T Collection - Hospitality Management and Building Solutions Company, William Montague - Hospitality Furniture Manufacturing, D-Furniture - Office Furniture Manufacturing, Getz Singapore - Building Materials, Getz Hong Kong - Building materials and Kitchen Solutions and expansion into new markets. We currently work with the international Hotel Chains, large hospitals and fortune 500 corporations. As The Director of Interior Solutions, I am overseeing the operations of The Louis T Collection - Hospitality Management and Building Solutions Company, William Montague - Hospitality Furniture Manufacturing, D-Furniture - Office Furniture Manufacturing, Getz Singapore - Building Materials, Getz Hong Kong - Building materials and Kitchen Solutions and expansion into new markets. We currently work with the international Hotel Chains, large hospitals and fortune 500 corporations.
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Hyatt Regency
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager
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Jul 2008 - Jan 2013
Led Hyatt Regency Incheon to top-performing brand (up 2 grades) against economic downturn.― Built corporate client reputation as regional office hub.― Trained region hotels on single-page business model, plus corporate social responsibility, environmental recognition, and other improvements at Hyatt request.Revitalized profits and rebuilt focus on customers and talent development as Regency Incheon GM – bonding with owners by forging mutual trust and interest in shared goals.— Eliminated potential legal action (prior to tenure) by creating shared vision for property success.— Brought hotel from 76% to 90-96% occupancy and build 500-room expansion plan (slated for 2014 completion). Doubled revenue and firmly established market-leading position.
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General Manager
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Dec 2006 - Jul 2008
Developed comprehensive CAPEX plan for property upgrades; improved revenue and profits (even without owner investment).
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Executive Assistant Manager of Food & Beverage
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Aug 2004 - Dec 2006
Instrumental in opening 20% ahead of F&B budget; took on multiple duties as Executive Assistant Manager – Food & Beverage for Hyatt Regency Hangzhou, including F&B collateral production and design, interior design, hiring, training, financial forecasting, marketing strategies, and owner relations.— Handled prominent events (Louis Vuitton Asia regional meeting, Hermes opening, PWC meeting, others).— Facilitated over-goal profits for F&B outlets and services, including Chinese restaurant, room service, Regency Club, pool bar, banquet, café, ballroom, and meeting room operations.
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Director of Food & Beverage
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Oct 2002 - Jul 2004
Sought for Hyatt Regency Saujana turnaround, working in tandem with new management team to bring F&B revenues 20% over budget.
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Hyatt Regency
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Food & Beverage
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2000 - 2002
Managed Bali Hyatt F&B to 5% profit increase (without chef) in banquet and catering sales, banquet service, 3 restaurants, café, and room service.
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Regional Specialist of Food & Beverage
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2000 - 2002
My responsibilities included the day to day running for the Food & Beverage operations of the hotel and support the other hotels in the region.
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Grand Hyatt
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Director of Food and Beverage
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1998 - 2000
My responsibilities included the running of all the food and beverage outlets, including, Banquets and Weddings. I was also fully responsible for the P&L of the division My responsibilities included the running of all the food and beverage outlets, including, Banquets and Weddings. I was also fully responsible for the P&L of the division
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Hyatt Regency
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Director of Food & Beverage
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1995 - 1998
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Grand Hyatt
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Management / Corporate Trainee
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1993 - 1993
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Education
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1990 - 1993
Sheffield Hallam University
BSC, Leisure and food management -
1984 - 1989
Marlborough College
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1978 - 1983
Windlesham House School
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Naganuma Language School
Japanese Language Studies
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