SPECIALISES IN 5 STAR HOUSEKEEPING OPERATIONS AND QUALITY CONTROL
Belgian born Anne-Lyse began her 40 year hospitality career at Hyatt Brussels and became an Executive Housekeeper in her early twenties. She went on to hold this position at various 5-star Hotels in Belgium, the Congo, Abu Dhabi, Istanbul, Jakarta, Mauritius, Dubai, Brunei and London.
Hotel companies she has worked for include, Sheraton, Jumeirah, One&Only, Peninsula, Mandarin, Claridges London of the Maybourne Group and the Corinthia Group of Hotels.
She pre-opened, opened and stayed in the post opening of several luxury hotels, including:
-the iconic Burj Al Arab in Dubai , an all suite hotel
- Madinat Jumeriah Resort with 876 rooms, in Dubai
- The London Corinthia, which was the conversion of the iconic Victorian Metropole hotel in the 1880's
-Lately the opening of Atlantis The Royal, the new Kerzner resort hotel with 795 rooms and suites in Dubai.
Anne-Lyse has held a Director of Corporate Housekeeping role for Shangri La Hotels based in Hong Kong and worked at the world-renowned Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong.
Moving to London she opened the Corinthia Hotel before taking up responsibilities at The Mandarin, Hyde Park and Claridges in Mayfair. On returning to Asia, after working 9 years in London, she assumed the management of the Housekeeping Department at the Morpheus Hotel (an iconic structure designed by Zaha Hadid Architects) and part of City of Dreams, Macau with 780 bedrooms, shortly after its opening.
Her last 18 months were pre-opening and opening Atlantis the Royal in Dubai UAE, a stunning 795 rooms operation with over 400 staff.
She has practical experience implementing quality control systems and spearheaded her team to achieve Forbes 5 star standards in several properties. She has expertise in forecasting and financial management along with sourcing OS&E to bring a variety of experiences in different hotels.
She has worked with International guest supply manufacturers and linen companies to introduce exclusive products.
Anne-Lyse brings to the team an outstanding pedigree of experience and leadership in 5-star hotels. She has managed large multicultural teams including hands on experience in training throughout her career.