Boris Bornman

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Boris Bornman's Bio:

Boris Bornman's Experience:

• General Manager, Sheraton Abuja at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

  July 2012 - Present | Nigeria

  Responsible for the full spectrum of management functions, across all disciplines, for this 540 room, 5 star hotel, 4 restaurants, various bars and a large conference facility.

• Managing Director at Cape Royale Hotel

  April 2011 - July 2012

  Set against the iconic outline of Table Mountain, with panoramic views over the city and Atlantic Ocean, Cape Royale Luxury Five Star Cape Town Hotel & Spa provides an enclave of luxury and refinement right in the heart of South Africa's most beautiful metropolis. The Managing Director's position is responsible for the full spectrum of hospitality disciplines from operation and strategic management to sales, marketing and public relations. Winner - World Luxury Hotel Awards - Best Luxury City Hotel in Africa 2011 Dinners Club Diamond Award - 2011

• Managing Director at Cape Royale Hotel

  April 2011 - July 2012

  Set against the iconic outline of Table Mountain, with panoramic views over the city and Atlantic Ocean, Cape Royale Luxury Five Star Cape Town Hotel & Spa provides an enclave of luxury and refinement right in the heart of South Africa's most beautiful metropolis. The Managing Director's position is responsible for the full spectrum of hospitality disciplines from operation and strategic management to sales, marketing and public relations. Winner - World Luxury Hotel Awards - Best Luxury City Hotel in Africa 2011 Dinners Club Diamond Award - 2011

• Managing Director, Pezula Hospitality Group and CrucialTrade 101 (Pty) Ltd. at Pezula Group

  December 2010 - April 2011

  Strategic and Operational management, Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa and the South African holding company CrucialTrade 101 (Pty) Ltd My brief was to restructure the Company and ensure it achieve internationally recognised cost and service benchmarks. This brief was successfully executed. The property further won several major awards during the period and is recognised, both locally as well as internationally as one of the finest five star properties in the world.

• Managing Director, Pezula Hospitality Group and CrucialTrade 101 (Pty) Ltd. at Pezula Group

  December 2010 - April 2011

  Strategic and Operational management, Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa and the South African holding company CrucialTrade 101 (Pty) Ltd My brief was to restructure the Company and ensure it achieve internationally recognised cost and service benchmarks. This brief was successfully executed. The property further won several major awards during the period and is recognised, both locally as well as internationally as one of the finest five star properties in the world.

• Director of Operations / General Manager at Pezula Group

  July 2010 - December 2010

  Responsible for all Pezula Resort operations, serving on the Board of Directors, reporting directly to the Chairman. Pezula Resort Hotel and SPA is the final word in ultra luxury, design and service, having won major awards, year on year, in all these categories.

• Director of Operations / General Manager at Pezula Group

  July 2010 - December 2010

  Responsible for all Pezula Resort operations, serving on the Board of Directors, reporting directly to the Chairman. Pezula Resort Hotel and SPA is the final word in ultra luxury, design and service, having won major awards, year on year, in all these categories.

• Resort and Casino Management Expert at Private

  May 2010 - July 2010

  I took a sabbatical for a couple of weeks, traveling with my wife to some of the destinations we always wanted to visit.

• Resort and Casino Management Expert at Private

  May 2010 - July 2010

  I took a sabbatical for a couple of weeks, traveling with my wife to some of the destinations we always wanted to visit.

• Director of Operations (Corresponding International Titles: General Manager or CEO) at Sun City Resort - Sun International

  April 2007 - May 2010

  Sun City Resort - Responsible for the 'Flag Ship' Resort of the Sun International Group, which includes: # Four hotels - 1683 rooms o The Palace - 'Leading Hotel of the World' - 338 room 5 Star de Lux hotel o Cascades - 243 room 5 Star hotel o Sun City Hotel - 340 room 5 Star Hotel o Cababas - 380 room 3 Star Hotel # Vacation Club - 382 Units # Valley of waves - water theme park # Gary Player Golf Course - World renown 18 Hole Golf Course # Lost City Golf Course - Spectacular 18 Hole 'Gary Player' designed Golf Course # 8000 seater Super Bowl # International Convention Centre # Two Casinos # 600 seater Theatre # Total head count 10 000 staff members, Executive Operating Committee of 22 executives directly reporting to me. Under my leadership, Sun City achieved several remarkable mile stones which included, amongst others, highest rating in the group on both employee and customer satisfaction audits as well as achieving the highest EBITDA margin in 10 years. The property further won several major awards for quality and service.

• Director of Operations (Corresponding International Titles: General Manager or CEO) at Sun City Resort - Sun International

  April 2007 - May 2010

  Sun City Resort - Responsible for the 'Flag Ship' Resort of the Sun International Group, which includes: # Four hotels - 1683 rooms o The Palace - 'Leading Hotel of the World' - 338 room 5 Star de Lux hotel o Cascades - 243 room 5 Star hotel o Sun City Hotel - 340 room 5 Star Hotel o Cababas - 380 room 3 Star Hotel # Vacation Club - 382 Units # Valley of waves - water theme park # Gary Player Golf Course - World renown 18 Hole Golf Course # Lost City Golf Course - Spectacular 18 Hole 'Gary Player' designed Golf Course # 8000 seater Super Bowl # International Convention Centre # Two Casinos # 600 seater Theatre # Total head count 10 000 staff members, Executive Operating Committee of 22 executives directly reporting to me. Under my leadership, Sun City achieved several remarkable mile stones which included, amongst others, highest rating in the group on both employee and customer satisfaction audits as well as achieving the highest EBITDA margin in 10 years. The property further won several major awards for quality and service.

• Operations Manager Projects/Acting Manager Sales and Marketing at Sun International

  February 2005 - April 2007

  Responsible for the management and performance of a sales force, consisting of approximately 200 people, spread across 18 countries including a call centre, in-house travel agent and 3 home office sales divisions as well as marketing and public relations departments. In addition to this I was responsible for the operational planning and project management of various projects in Egypt, Nigeria and Zanzibar.

• Operations Manager Projects/Acting Manager Sales and Marketing at Sun International

  February 2005 - April 2007

  Responsible for the management and performance of a sales force, consisting of approximately 200 people, spread across 18 countries including a call centre, in-house travel agent and 3 home office sales divisions as well as marketing and public relations departments. In addition to this I was responsible for the operational planning and project management of various projects in Egypt, Nigeria and Zanzibar.

• General Manager/Managing Director at The Falls Resort Zambia - Sun International

  July 2002 - February 2005

  Was responsible for two flagship properties in Zambia. The brief was very simple, make the properties financially viable and ensure world class service and government relations. Proud to say these objectives were successfully achieved. Six months prior to my promotion, the Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town and the Zanzibar Beach Resort were added to my portfolio.

• General Manager/Managing Director at The Falls Resort Zambia - Sun International

  July 2002 - February 2005

  Was responsible for two flagship properties in Zambia. The brief was very simple, make the properties financially viable and ensure world class service and government relations. Proud to say these objectives were successfully achieved. Six months prior to my promotion, the Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town and the Zanzibar Beach Resort were added to my portfolio.

• General Manager at Zimbali Lodge - Sun International

  February 2000 - July 2002

  Took over the management of Zimbali with a brief to ensure it became financially viable and positioned as one of the Top Boutique Hotels in the South Africa. Brief was successfully executed.

• General Manager at Zimbali Lodge - Sun International

  February 2000 - July 2002

  Took over the management of Zimbali with a brief to ensure it became financially viable and positioned as one of the Top Boutique Hotels in the South Africa. Brief was successfully executed.

• Hotel Manager at Sun City Hotel & Casino - Sun International

  January 1999 - February 2000

  Managed the full spectrum of hospitality disciplines. Largest Food and Beverage operation in Africa, 340 room 5 star Hotel and Casino

• Hotel Manager at Sun City Hotel & Casino - Sun International

  January 1999 - February 2000

  Managed the full spectrum of hospitality disciplines. Largest Food and Beverage operation in Africa, 340 room 5 star Hotel and Casino

• Rooms Division Manager at The Palace Ultra Luxury Hotel - Sun International

  April 1996 - January 1999

  Housekeeping, Front Office, Concierge, Guest Services and Reservations reported directly to me. I was responsible for the total rooms division function which included amongst others yield management, maintaining five star standards, staff motivation, cost control, financial results, maintaining RevPar etc. During the period I was send to Singapore to the famed Mandarin Hotel on Orchard road, where I spent three months on extensive hospitality training.

• Rooms Division Manager at The Palace Ultra Luxury Hotel - Sun International

  April 1996 - January 1999

  Housekeeping, Front Office, Concierge, Guest Services and Reservations reported directly to me. I was responsible for the total rooms division function which included amongst others yield management, maintaining five star standards, staff motivation, cost control, financial results, maintaining RevPar etc. During the period I was send to Singapore to the famed Mandarin Hotel on Orchard road, where I spent three months on extensive hospitality training.

• Deputy Rooms Division Manager at The Palace Ultra Luxury Hotel - Sun International

  October 1995 - April 1996

  Reported to the Rooms Division Manager, responsible for the operation management of Front Office, Reservations, Concierges and Guest Services.

• Deputy Rooms Division Manager at The Palace Ultra Luxury Hotel - Sun International

  October 1995 - April 1996

  Reported to the Rooms Division Manager, responsible for the operation management of Front Office, Reservations, Concierges and Guest Services.

• Executive Assistant Manager - F&B at The Palace Ultra Luxury Hotel - Sun International

  October 1994 - October 1995

  Was responsible for the full events and incentives department at the Palace Hotel. This included meeting with clients, planning events, ensuring the correct execution of these events etc.

• Executive Assistant Manager - F&B at The Palace Ultra Luxury Hotel - Sun International

  October 1994 - October 1995

  Was responsible for the full events and incentives department at the Palace Hotel. This included meeting with clients, planning events, ensuring the correct execution of these events etc.

• Executive Assistant Housekeeper at The Palace Ultra Luxury Hotel - Sun International

  January 1994 - October 1994

  Responsible for the operational management of the Housekeeping Department in this world renown five star hotel, which included maintaining of standards, cost control, stock control etc.

• Executive Assistant Housekeeper at The Palace Ultra Luxury Hotel - Sun International

  January 1994 - October 1994

  Responsible for the operational management of the Housekeeping Department in this world renown five star hotel, which included maintaining of standards, cost control, stock control etc.

• Director of Security at The Palace Ultra Luxury Hotel - Sun International

  January 1993 - January 1994

  Was part of the Palace pre-opening team. I was tasked with designing a modern security force and environment to compliment this flagship hotel, focusing on the full spectrum of security functions.

• Director of Security at The Palace Ultra Luxury Hotel - Sun International

  January 1993 - January 1994

  Was part of the Palace pre-opening team. I was tasked with designing a modern security force and environment to compliment this flagship hotel, focusing on the full spectrum of security functions.

• Security Manager at Sun International

  May 1988 - January 1993

  Responsible for various security portfolios, focusing on the integrity of systems and procedures designed to safe guards the properties clientele, employees, assets and finance.

• Security Manager at Sun International

  May 1988 - January 1993

  Responsible for various security portfolios, focusing on the integrity of systems and procedures designed to safe guards the properties clientele, employees, assets and finance.

• Detective - South African Police Services at SAPS

  January 1984 - May 1988

  Was responsible for the full investigations function of a portfolio of serious crimes from when the initially crime occurred to finalization in the higher court.

• Detective - South African Police Services at SAPS

  January 1984 - May 1988

  Was responsible for the full investigations function of a portfolio of serious crimes from when the initially crime occurred to finalization in the higher court.

• Boris Bornman General Manager, Sheraton Abuja at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

  July 2012

  Boris Bornman is responsible for the full spectrum of management functions, across all disciplines, for this 5 Star Starwood Sheraton, 540 room hotel with 5 restaurants, various bars, a large fitness centre and a 3500 square meter conference facility, in Abuja, Nigeria

Boris Bornman's Education:

• INSEAD

  2013 – 2013

• INSEAD

  2013 – 2013

• Monument High

  1981 – 1982

• Monument High

  1981 – 1982

• Monument High

  1978 – 1982
  Matric
  Concentration: Science

• Monument High

  1978 – 1982
  Matric
  Concentration: Science

• Sun International

  Concentration: Management Devopment

• Sun International

  Concentration: Management Devopment

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