Head of Feasibility and Strategic Planning

As the Head of Feasibility and Strategic Planning, you will play a critical role in evaluating and shaping the Group’s hotel development initiatives and broader investment strategies. You will lead comprehensive market and financial feasibility studies, develop detailed financial models, and provide strategic insights to inform go/no-go decisions. While your primary focus will be on hospitality projects, you will also support real estate and other investment opportunities as required.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Lead market and financial feasibility studies for new hotel projects across the region.
• Build comprehensive financial models, forecasts, and pro formas for:
• Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs)
• Franchise Agreements
• Leases or joint ventures
• Evaluate and structure key money offers, equity investments, and projected returns.
• Provide data-driven feasibility studies that assess commercial viability and align with internal thresholds and market benchmarks.
• Prepare clear, detailed investment appraisals and business cases for new opportunities.
• Advise the C-suite on go/no-go decisions for hotel development, acquisitions, and key investments.
• Conduct macro and micro market analysis, area protection studies, and competitor benchmarking to inform strategic decisions.
• Develop and maintain standardized SOPs, governance checklists, and feasibility review frameworks.
• Identify market trends, pipeline activity, and regulatory considerations impacting hotel development and investment.
• Coordinate closely with the investment, development, and operations teams to ensure strategic alignment and seamless project execution.
• Partner with the finance, legal, and asset management teams to integrate feasibility findings into project planning and execution.
• Support internal investment committee discussions by preparing analytical summaries and risk assessments.
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations to support decision-making by the CEO and Board.
• Maintain a repository of feasibility models, assumptions, and market intelligence for historical benchmarking and continuous improvement.
• Regularly update stakeholders on project performance, including key financial metrics and risk factors.
• Establish governance frameworks and approval processes for evaluating new development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members involved in feasibility and strategic planning.
• Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making and operational excellence across all feasibility and planning activities.