With over 25 years in the Hospitality industry, my expertise spans change management, team and culture transformation, and bringing complex projects to life. My passion lies in startups, think-tanks, and especially in creating highly valued places and teams. Placing people first, I firmly believe that businesses flourish when their people are happy.
I'm honored to have been a finalist for the "Best General Manager" at the 2016 World Hospitality Awards. Now based in the Netherlands for 19 years, I've had the privilege of working with esteemed chains like Van Der Valk, Accor, Hotel Arena, & Kanteen25 in Amsterdam.
My commitment extends beyond hospitality. I've assisted local governments in Amsterdam & Rotterdam in creating job opportunities for refugees and those seeking a fresh start. My track record includes designing businesses, not just in terms of interior and exterior aesthetics, but also in business design and implementation.
Leading significant digitalization transformations across Europe and working on sustainable business models, I'm passionate about energy and time management innovations.
Community and sustainability are at the heart of what I do. I take pride in building meaningful, innovative brands and spaces that resonate with the community.
As an author of βDe kracht van Hospitality,β public speaking and pitching are my fortes, and I cherish the opportunity to offer advice and insights.
I also enjoy lecturing at universities, focusing on innovation, digitalization, mindset changes, transformation, and entrepreneurship.
A street art enthusiast, I'm actively involved with respected organizations in Rotterdam like HIJS & ALL CAPS.
Need advice or have questions? I'm always here to help. Let's connect!
Alina Kovalchuk - Content MarketeerOzgur makes a truly vibrant business to which he puts his mind and heart. In addition to excellent management, he gives companies the priceless things - ideas and values that become the engine and the heart of the business. And he lights up all team members with his vision, so that each employee also puts all his professionalism, heart and inspiration into the business. Ozgur really knows how to build team spirit and unite people around the company's goals. He's masterful at keeping both the big picture of the business with sweeping plans and strategies in mind, and he doesn't lose sight of a single employee or detail. He's a man with a big heart, always putting value creation and bringing positive change to the world first. He's a great negotiator, strategist and creator of the new! You are truly lucky to have had the opportunity to work with him.
Rob van Klaveren - Asset ManagerI can say Ozgur is a people person.
I worked with him several times in different companies.
He is a great guy, with a big hart.
Always respectfull to everyone, and he is someone who inspires people to get the best out of themselves.
He knows how to connect with people and bring them together.
When we had goals, he made it possible that we got the tools to achieve those goals.
He was always helping and teaching if thinks went wrong, so everybody could learn from mistakes.
The result always contains happy guests, happy staff and that results in a healthy Business.
Ozgur is someone who has a 360 view on his job, and the abbility to look ahead for what is coming.
He is a coach, a teacher,an inspiration for others, a creative thinker and now I can also say a friend for life.
When the opportunity comes, I will without hesitation love to work with him again.