Kerckebosch Castle

Organization / Context

Historic estate with hotel and restaurant facilities. Acquired from a leading Dutch hotel group at a time when repositioning, investment, and cultural leadership were leadership .

Role & position

General Manager & Co-owner for a period of 6 years
Type: Ownership

Assignment & responsibilities

Full responsibility for operations, positioning, renovation, investment decisions, expansion, team development, and long-term strategy. From operational choices to capital allocation. Also the permanent point of contact for the property owner.

Impact & results

Successful transformation a boutique hotel with a sustainable operational basis. Profitable and organisational within a short period of time, with transferable structures for the future.

Relevance

• Owner: practical experience with ownership, risk, return, and timing of investments

• Operator: understanding of how decisions at the top directly impact culture and daily operations