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Mark Hehir, Hospitality Leader
Bringing business to life with creativity and precision.
Mark Hehir
Experienced Leader Focused on Operational Efficiency and Exceptional Guest Experiences
As a seasoned leader, I integrate components from various methodologies to ensure operational efficiency, exceptional guest experiences, and robust team dynamics. My leadership style is a blend of servant-oriented and transformational approaches, emphasizing adaptability, strategic planning, and collaboration. I effectively navigate the complexities of managing a large hotel by fostering a positive work environment that enhances employee morale and guest satisfaction.
Mark Hehir's Online Resume
Hotel & Resort Projects
World Class Luxury Experience
World Class Luxury Experience
I have worked on various projects, including 11 hotel openings, with 5 of those as General Manager. I specialize in concept design, operational feedback for excellence, planning and rollout. I have experience working with world-class luxury brands and have developed distinct ownership relationships. Additionally, I have worked in coordination with world-class designers.
World Class Luxury Experience
World Class Luxury Experience
World Class Luxury Experience
I have held key leadership positions, including CEO and GM, in boutique luxury resorts and large-scale hotels, with a concentration on senior leadership for the past twenty years. Furthermore, I have exhibited proficiency in the management of food and beverage operations and commercial activities in hotels. I was a member of the inaugural staff at Crown Casino in Melbourne.
Education
Key Leadership Skills
Key Leadership Skills
OTHM LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN STRATIGIC MANAGMENT AND LEADERSHIP
European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 7
I have now progressed to York St. John University UK, for the final stage of the MBA TU program to be completed in December 2024.
Key Leadership Skills
Key Leadership Skills
Key Leadership Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Revenue Management
- Sales & Marketing
- Operational Efficiency
- Team dynamic and leadership
- Customer Service Excellence
- Financial Acumen
- Successful Opening experience
- Casino, Hotel, resort and residential experience
Feature stories !
Top 40 GM Feature 2024
In this special edition of H&C, we are thrilled to unveil the Top 40 Hospitality Heavyweights of 2024. These industry leaders are akin to heavyweight champions in boxing, displaying exceptional resilience, skill, and innovation. Their remarkable influence and expertise set them apart, showcasing their dedication and relentless drive to excel. These individuals embody the spirit of perseverance and excellence, continually pushing boundaries and setting new standards in the hospitality sector.
Beach Bubble
The Small Maldives Island Co has launched the Beach Bubble, a brand new outdoor experience at its Finolhu Resort in the Maldives.
Custom-created by design firm Eye in the Sky, the Beach Bubble is a transparent inflatable tent, that could be used as outdoor treatment rooms, enabling spas to offer guests a one-of-a-kind treatment experience outside.
Making a Difference
Encompassing three distinctly unique island resorts—romantic Huvafen Fushi, family-oriented Amilla Fushi and the lively retro-chic resort Finolhu—Small Maldives Island Co places the focus firmly on giving each place a clear identity and curating the experiences you have there. With the recent relaunch of Huvafen Fushi, we talk to the CEO, Mark Hehir, to find out what it is that makes Small Maldives Island Co so different.
Creative Marketing
In a groundbreaking move for a resort in the Maldives in 2024, we forged a collaboration with the renowned celebrity DJ, DJ Ravin from Buddha Bar Paris. This unique partnership propelled our brand into the global spotlight, gracing living rooms and playlists around the world. Within just 24 months, the collaboration sold over 70,000 copies worldwide, firmly establishing our brand, Huvafen Fushi, as a prominent and influential presence within the music and celebrity industry.