
florian sonigo
Senior Project Manager | Hospitality & FF&E
Salary / Daily rate
Lisbon, Portugal
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Hospitality industry executive with 15+ years managing luxury hotel projects worth €200M+ including Hyatt Regency Paris and Hotel Martinez Cannes. Co-founder of multiple ventures with proven expertise in hotel development, FF&E procurement, and strategic planning. Ready to transform your hospitality project with world-class operational excellence and strategic vision.
Work experience
Co-founder & board member
Travel Shaper
Sep 2023 - Present
3 years 2 months
Lisbon, Portugal
Co-founder & board member
Vosenco Technology
Sep 2023 - Present
3 years 2 months
Lisbon, Portugal
Co-founder & Director Portugal
VOLTEKKO
Jul 2021 - Dec 2024
3 years 6 months
Lisbon, Portugal
Co-founder & CEO
Vosenco
Apr 2021 - Dec 2024
3 years 9 months
Project Director design service- Hyatt France
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Oct 2015 - Jul 2019
3 years 10 months
Hyatt France
Design and technical coordination for the renovation of 4 hotels in France (Rooms and Public areas): Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile ****(995 rooms), Hotel Du Louvre **** (164 rooms), Hotel Martinez Cannes *****(409 rooms) and Hyatt Regency Palais de la Mediterranee **** in Nice (187 rooms) for a renovation value of approx. 200 millions Euros. Collaboration with leading Paris (Pierre Yves Rochon) and New York (George Wong Design) based Interior Architect Participated in the Hotel CAPEX requirement in junction with the approved property improvement plan (PIP) Developed the front and back of the house design brief requirements and layout Responsible for contract negotiation, design and construction supervision as well as operator reporting. Managed quality control, defect inspection, handover process and follow up on completion guarantee Lead the FFE / OSE requirement and procurement for a value of +20 Millions Euros
Project Services Manager - Grand Hyatt at Baha Mar
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Jul 2013 - Aug 2015
2 years 2 months
Bahama, NC 27503, USA
Conducted design and technical services coordination with owner development team to comply with Hyatt brand standards for a 707 rooms, 3 restaurants and 100’000 square feet convention center project Lead projects through architectural and interior design approvals, brand coordination and operator / owner reporting. Managed FF&E / OS&E procurement and tendering process to ensure functionality/design and cost objectives were met.
Freelance Consultant
Nah Koh Chang Tara Resort
Apr 2013 - Jul 2013
4 months
Ko Chang, Ko Chang District, Trat, Thailand
Proceeded with operational reviews in order to evaluate potential asset enhancement and capital expenditure strategy Analyzed operator performance and advise on potential profit and loss opportunities
Development Consultant
Porto Skadar lake - Montenegro resort company
May 2012 - Jan 2013
9 months
7620 Paris, Denmark
Prepared the market analysis with Savills for a luxury eco resort project comprising of 80 keys hotel and 20 villas real estate mix for a project value of 63 Millions Euros investment in Montenegro Coordinated with owner the financial analysis, project capital funding and financial modelling Reviewed management contracts offers following owner’s objectives with short listed companies (Oberoi hotels, Six senses and Small luxury hotels)
Project manager F&B
Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC
Jan 2009 - May 2012
3 years 5 months
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Coordinated project design, operational planning, branding development & technical services for +100 F&B outlets (including interior design, MEP, architectural and kitchen design review) Lead the kitchen contractor shop drawings review and onsite installation Prepared feasibility studies along with profit and loss forecast and ROI evaluation for a variety of new projects
Procurement / FF&E manager
Cabo San Cristobal (Mixed use hospitality project)
Oct 2007 - Oct 2008
1 year 1 month
Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico
Developed strategic procurement and business planning for a Park Hyatt hotel within a mixed use hospitality development project Lead the procurement company appointment through RFP bid and assisted in the contract negotiation Managed and controlled FF&E department cash flow and accounting process
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Aug 2005 - Aug 2007
2 years 1 month
London Canary Wharf
Banqueting Assistant Manager
Jan 2007 - Aug 2007
8 months
London Canary Wharf
Corporate Management Trainee
Aug 2005 - Dec 2006
1 year 5 months
London Canary Wharf
Restaurant Assistant Manager
Accor Sofitel Silom
Jul 2003 - Jan 2004
7 months
Bangkok, Thailand
Education
Quantic School of Business and Technology
EMBA
2019 - 2020
1 year 1 month
Cornell University
Hotel real estate investment and asset management
2012 - 2012
1 month
EHL
Bachelor of Science
2001 - 2005
4 years 1 month
Lycée Notre-Dame de Boulogne
Baccalaureat
1998 - 2000
2 years 1 month